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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,256.28, 769,006.92 and 302,609.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,256.28, 769,006.92 and 302,609.28 is: 417,597.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,256.28 : 769,006.92 = 302,609.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,256.28/769,006.92 = 302,609.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,256.28x = 769,006.92 × 302,609.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,256.28x = 232,708,630,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,708,630,376.22/557,256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,597.14

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