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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,211.52, 768,951.89 and 302,562.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,211.52, 768,951.89 and 302,562.71 is: 417,536.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,211.52 : 768,951.89 = 302,562.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,211.52/768,951.89 = 302,562.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,211.52x = 768,951.89 × 302,562.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,211.52x = 232,656,166,358.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,656,166,358.63/557,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,536.53

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