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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,946.69, 768,565.85 and 302,292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,946.69, 768,565.85 and 302,292.41 is: 417,152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,946.69 : 768,565.85 = 302,292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,946.69/768,565.85 = 302,292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,946.69x = 768,565.85 × 302,292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,946.69x = 232,331,617,685.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,331,617,685.91/556,946.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,152.35

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