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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,169.84, 768,882.80 and 302,521.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,169.84, 768,882.80 and 302,521.24 is: 417,473.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,169.84 : 768,882.80 = 302,521.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,169.84/768,882.80 = 302,521.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,169.84x = 768,882.80 × 302,521.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,169.84x = 232,603,378,070.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,603,378,070.67/557,169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,473.02

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