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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,946.44, 768,586.96 and 302,297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,946.44, 768,586.96 and 302,297.74 is: 417,171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,946.44 : 768,586.96 = 302,297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,946.44/768,586.96 = 302,297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,946.44x = 768,586.96 × 302,297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,946.44x = 232,342,101,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,342,101,001.47/556,946.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,171.35

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