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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,707.14, 769,635.27 and 303,057.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,707.14, 769,635.27 and 303,057.72 is: 418,219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,707.14 : 769,635.27 = 303,057.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,707.14/769,635.27 = 303,057.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,707.14x = 769,635.27 × 303,057.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,707.14x = 233,243,910,157.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,243,910,157.78/557,707.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,219.34

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