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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,932.06, 768,545.68 and 302,277.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,932.06, 768,545.68 and 302,277.78 is: 417,132.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,932.06 : 768,545.68 = 302,277.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,932.06/768,545.68 = 302,277.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,932.06x = 768,545.68 × 302,277.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,932.06x = 232,314,281,978.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,314,281,978.99/556,932.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,132.18

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