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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,711.06, 768,240.66 and 302,056.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,711.06, 768,240.66 and 302,056.78 is: 416,827.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,711.06 : 768,240.66 = 302,056.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,711.06/768,240.66 = 302,056.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,711.06x = 768,240.66 × 302,056.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,711.06x = 232,052,300,024.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,052,300,024.68/556,711.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,827.18

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