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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,935.01, 768,571.79 and 302,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,935.01, 768,571.79 and 302,286.20 is: 417,155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,935.01 : 768,571.79 = 302,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,935.01/768,571.79 = 302,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,935.01x = 768,571.79 × 302,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,935.01x = 232,328,640,472.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,328,640,472.01/556,935.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,155.75

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