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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,140.08, 768,858.84 and 302,493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,140.08, 768,858.84 and 302,493.36 is: 417,443.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,140.08 : 768,858.84 = 302,493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,140.08/768,858.84 = 302,493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,140.08x = 768,858.84 × 302,493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,140.08x = 232,574,693,877.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,574,693,877.30/557,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,443.84

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