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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,865.96, 768,475.42 and 302,217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,865.96, 768,475.42 and 302,217.14 is: 417,059.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,865.96 : 768,475.42 = 302,217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,865.96/768,475.42 = 302,217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,865.96x = 768,475.42 × 302,217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,865.96x = 232,246,444,758.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,246,444,758.35/556,865.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,059.87

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