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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,934.80, 768,570.92 and 302,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,934.80, 768,570.92 and 302,286 is: 417,155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,934.80 : 768,570.92 = 302,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,934.80/768,570.92 = 302,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,934.80x = 768,570.92 × 302,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,934.80x = 232,328,229,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,328,229,123.12/556,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,155.17

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