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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,710.06, 768,239.28 and 302,055.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,710.06, 768,239.28 and 302,055.78 is: 416,825.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,710.06 : 768,239.28 = 302,055.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,710.06/768,239.28 = 302,055.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,710.06x = 768,239.28 × 302,055.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,710.06x = 232,051,114,947.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,051,114,947.04/556,710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,825.80

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