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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,667.86, 769,586.36 and 303,019.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,667.86, 769,586.36 and 303,019.02 is: 418,168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,667.86 : 769,586.36 = 303,019.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,667.86/769,586.36 = 303,019.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,667.86x = 769,586.36 × 303,019.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,667.86x = 233,199,303,097.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,199,303,097.47/557,667.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,168.81

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