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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,152.76, 768,858.66 and 302,501.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,152.76, 768,858.66 and 302,501.72 is: 417,445.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,152.76 : 768,858.66 = 302,501.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,152.76/768,858.66 = 302,501.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,152.76x = 768,858.66 × 302,501.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,152.76x = 232,581,067,086.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,581,067,086.90/557,152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,445.78

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