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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,670.81, 768,205.77 and 302,022.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,670.81, 768,205.77 and 302,022.02 is: 416,790.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,670.81 : 768,205.77 = 302,022.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,670.81/768,205.77 = 302,022.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,670.81x = 768,205.77 × 302,022.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,670.81x = 232,015,058,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,015,058,431.06/556,670.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,790.42

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