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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,827.14, 768,421.44 and 302,178.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,827.14, 768,421.44 and 302,178.33 is: 417,006.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,827.14 : 768,421.44 = 302,178.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,827.14/768,421.44 = 302,178.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,827.14x = 768,421.44 × 302,178.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,827.14x = 232,200,307,475.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,200,307,475.40/556,827.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,006.09

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