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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,068, 768,754.38 and 302,419.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,068, 768,754.38 and 302,419.12 is: 417,338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,068 : 768,754.38 = 302,419.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,068/768,754.38 = 302,419.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,068x = 768,754.38 × 302,419.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,068x = 232,486,023,095.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,486,023,095.75/557,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,338.68

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