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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,949.69, 768,569.98 and 302,295.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,949.69, 768,569.98 and 302,295.41 is: 417,156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,949.69 : 768,569.98 = 302,295.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,949.69/768,569.98 = 302,295.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,949.69x = 768,569.98 × 302,295.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,949.69x = 232,335,177,217.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,335,177,217.79/556,949.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,156.49

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