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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,950.94, 768,571.71 and 302,296.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,950.94, 768,571.71 and 302,296.66 is: 417,158.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,950.94 : 768,571.71 = 302,296.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,950.94/768,571.71 = 302,296.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,950.94x = 768,571.71 × 302,296.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,950.94x = 232,336,660,903.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,336,660,903.49/556,950.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,158.22

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