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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,678.90, 768,216.72 and 302,030.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,678.90, 768,216.72 and 302,030.02 is: 416,801.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,678.90 : 768,216.72 = 302,030.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,678.90/768,216.72 = 302,030.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,678.90x = 768,216.72 × 302,030.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,678.90x = 232,024,511,305.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,024,511,305.93/556,678.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,801.34

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