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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,651.88, 769,558.16 and 303,003.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,651.88, 769,558.16 and 303,003.06 is: 418,143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,651.88 : 769,558.16 = 303,003.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,651.88/769,558.16 = 303,003.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,651.88x = 769,558.16 × 303,003.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,651.88x = 233,178,475,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,178,475,812.95/557,651.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,143.44

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