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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,874.22, 768,486.81 and 302,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,874.22, 768,486.81 and 302,225.40 is: 417,071.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,874.22 : 768,486.81 = 302,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,874.22/768,486.81 = 302,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,874.22x = 768,486.81 × 302,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,874.22x = 232,256,233,546.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,256,233,546.97/556,874.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,071.26

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