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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,704.89, 768,261.68 and 302,056.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,704.89, 768,261.68 and 302,056.08 is: 416,842.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,704.89 : 768,261.68 = 302,056.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,704.89/768,261.68 = 302,056.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,704.89x = 768,261.68 × 302,056.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,704.89x = 232,058,111,475.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,058,111,475.01/556,704.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,842.24

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