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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,921.19, 768,530.68 and 302,266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,921.19, 768,530.68 and 302,266.91 is: 417,117.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,921.19 : 768,530.68 = 302,266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,921.19/768,530.68 = 302,266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,921.19x = 768,530.68 × 302,266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,921.19x = 232,301,389,285.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,301,389,285.48/556,921.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,117.17

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