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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,872.72, 768,484.74 and 302,223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,872.72, 768,484.74 and 302,223.90 is: 417,069.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,872.72 : 768,484.74 = 302,223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,872.72/768,484.74 = 302,223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,872.72x = 768,484.74 × 302,223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,872.72x = 232,254,455,213.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,254,455,213.29/556,872.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,069.19

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