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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,665, 769,581.30 and 303,016.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,665, 769,581.30 and 303,016.12 is: 418,164.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,665 : 769,581.30 = 303,016.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,665/769,581.30 = 303,016.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,665x = 769,581.30 × 303,016.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,665x = 233,195,539,550.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,195,539,550.56/557,665
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,164.20

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