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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,947.96, 768,588.80 and 302,299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,947.96, 768,588.80 and 302,299.08 is: 417,173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,947.96 : 768,588.80 = 302,299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,947.96/768,588.80 = 302,299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,947.96x = 768,588.80 × 302,299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,947.96x = 232,343,687,138.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,343,687,138.30/556,947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,173.06

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