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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,008.47, 768,671.01 and 302,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,008.47, 768,671.01 and 302,359.68 is: 417,255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,008.47 : 768,671.01 = 302,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,008.47/768,671.01 = 302,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,008.47x = 768,671.01 × 302,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,008.47x = 232,415,120,608.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,415,120,608.88/557,008.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,255.99

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