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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,159.85, 768,869.01 and 302,511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,159.85, 768,869.01 and 302,511.24 is: 417,459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,159.85 : 768,869.01 = 302,511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,159.85/768,869.01 = 302,511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,159.85x = 768,869.01 × 302,511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,159.85x = 232,591,517,612.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,591,517,612.67/557,159.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,459.22

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