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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,001, 768,662.73 and 302,352.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,001, 768,662.73 and 302,352.12 is: 417,246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,001 : 768,662.73 = 302,352.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,001/768,662.73 = 302,352.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,001x = 768,662.73 × 302,352.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,001x = 232,406,805,980.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,406,805,980.49/557,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,246.66

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