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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,631.91, 768,153.51 and 301,983.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,631.91, 768,153.51 and 301,983.09 is: 416,737.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,631.91 : 768,153.51 = 301,983.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,631.91/768,153.51 = 301,983.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,631.91x = 768,153.51 × 301,983.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,631.91x = 231,969,370,544.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,969,370,544.15/556,631.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,737.46

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