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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,360.44, 767,777.82 and 301,711.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,360.44, 767,777.82 and 301,711.56 is: 416,362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,360.44 : 767,777.82 = 301,711.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,360.44/767,777.82 = 301,711.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,360.44x = 767,777.82 × 301,711.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,360.44x = 231,647,443,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,647,443,805.60/556,360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,362.18

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