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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,833, 768,430.08 and 302,184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,833, 768,430.08 and 302,184.24 is: 417,014.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,833 : 768,430.08 = 302,184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,833/768,430.08 = 302,184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,833x = 768,430.08 × 302,184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,833x = 232,207,459,717.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,207,459,717.94/556,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,014.54

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