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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,775.88, 768,352.74 and 302,127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,775.88, 768,352.74 and 302,127.06 is: 416,936.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,775.88 : 768,352.74 = 302,127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,775.88/768,352.74 = 302,127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,775.88x = 768,352.74 × 302,127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,775.88x = 232,140,156,127.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,140,156,127.49/556,775.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,936.45

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