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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,675.81, 768,212.67 and 302,027.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,675.81, 768,212.67 and 302,027.02 is: 416,797.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,675.81 : 768,212.67 = 302,027.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,675.81/768,212.67 = 302,027.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,675.81x = 768,212.67 × 302,027.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,675.81x = 232,020,983,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,020,983,446.34/556,675.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,797.32

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