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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,807.88, 768,396.90 and 302,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,807.88, 768,396.90 and 302,159 is: 416,980.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,807.88 : 768,396.90 = 302,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,807.88/768,396.90 = 302,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,807.88x = 768,396.90 × 302,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,807.88x = 232,178,037,396.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,178,037,396.31/556,807.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,980.52

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