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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,170.11, 768,897.83 and 302,521.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,170.11, 768,897.83 and 302,521.31 is: 417,481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,170.11 : 768,897.83 = 302,521.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,170.11/768,897.83 = 302,521.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,170.11x = 768,897.83 × 302,521.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,170.11x = 232,607,973,430.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,607,973,430.66/557,170.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,481.07

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