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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,359.24, 767,775.94 and 301,710.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,359.24, 767,775.94 and 301,710.36 is: 416,360.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,359.24 : 767,775.94 = 301,710.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,359.24/767,775.94 = 301,710.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,359.24x = 767,775.94 × 301,710.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,359.24x = 231,645,955,256.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,645,955,256.74/556,359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,360.40

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