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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,284.82, 769,032.50 and 302,630.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,284.82, 769,032.50 and 302,630.54 is: 417,618.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,284.82 : 769,032.50 = 302,630.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,284.82/769,032.50 = 302,630.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,284.82x = 769,032.50 × 302,630.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,284.82x = 232,732,720,752.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,732,720,752.55/557,284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,618.98

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