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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,773.72, 768,362.62 and 302,125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,773.72, 768,362.62 and 302,125.10 is: 416,940.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,773.72 : 768,362.62 = 302,125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,773.72/768,362.62 = 302,125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,773.72x = 768,362.62 × 302,125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,773.72x = 232,141,633,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,141,633,403.76/556,773.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,940.72

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