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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,663.96, 768,197.82 and 302,014.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,663.96, 768,197.82 and 302,014.54 is: 416,780.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,663.96 : 768,197.82 = 302,014.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,663.96/768,197.82 = 302,014.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,663.96x = 768,197.82 × 302,014.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,663.96x = 232,006,911,236.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,006,911,236.30/556,663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,780.91

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