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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,926.93, 768,560.04 and 302,278.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,926.93, 768,560.04 and 302,278.23 is: 417,144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,926.93 : 768,560.04 = 302,278.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,926.93/768,560.04 = 302,278.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,926.93x = 768,560.04 × 302,278.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,926.93x = 232,318,968,539.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,318,968,539.93/556,926.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,144.43

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