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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,333.51, 769,124.76 and 302,686.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,333.51, 769,124.76 and 302,686.52 is: 417,709.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,333.51 : 769,124.76 = 302,686.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,333.51/769,124.76 = 302,686.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,333.51x = 769,124.76 × 302,686.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,333.51x = 232,803,697,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,803,697,050.24/557,333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,709.85

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