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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,827.08, 768,421.88 and 302,178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,827.08, 768,421.88 and 302,178.28 is: 417,006.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,827.08 : 768,421.88 = 302,178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,827.08/768,421.88 = 302,178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,827.08x = 768,421.88 × 302,178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,827.08x = 232,200,402,012.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,200,402,012.77/556,827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,006.30

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