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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,872.84, 768,484.92 and 302,223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,872.84, 768,484.92 and 302,223.96 is: 417,069.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,872.84 : 768,484.92 = 302,223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,872.84/768,484.92 = 302,223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,872.84x = 768,484.92 × 302,223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,872.84x = 232,254,555,722.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,254,555,722.68/556,872.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,069.28

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