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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,924.68, 768,556.76 and 302,275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,924.68, 768,556.76 and 302,275.94 is: 417,141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,924.68 : 768,556.76 = 302,275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,924.68/768,556.76 = 302,275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,924.68x = 768,556.76 × 302,275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,924.68x = 232,316,211,718.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,316,211,718.19/556,924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,141.17

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