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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,811.66, 768,402.16 and 302,162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,811.66, 768,402.16 and 302,162.78 is: 416,985.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,811.66 : 768,402.16 = 302,162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,811.66/768,402.16 = 302,162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,811.66x = 768,402.16 × 302,162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,811.66x = 232,182,532,823.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,182,532,823.61/556,811.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,985.76

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