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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,662, 769,577.16 and 303,013.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,662, 769,577.16 and 303,013.12 is: 418,160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,662 : 769,577.16 = 303,013.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,662/769,577.16 = 303,013.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,662x = 769,577.16 × 303,013.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,662x = 233,191,976,332.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,191,976,332.34/557,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,160.06

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