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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,719.06, 768,251.70 and 302,064.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,719.06, 768,251.70 and 302,064.78 is: 416,838.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,719.06 : 768,251.70 = 302,064.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,719.06/768,251.70 = 302,064.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,719.06x = 768,251.70 × 302,064.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,719.06x = 232,061,780,745.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,061,780,745.13/556,719.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,838.22

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