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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,934.51, 768,571.09 and 302,285.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,934.51, 768,571.09 and 302,285.69 is: 417,155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,934.51 : 768,571.09 = 302,285.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,934.51/768,571.09 = 302,285.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,934.51x = 768,571.09 × 302,285.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,934.51x = 232,328,045,120.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,328,045,120.77/556,934.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,155.06

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