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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,716.08, 769,646.70 and 303,067.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,716.08, 769,646.70 and 303,067.32 is: 418,232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,716.08 : 769,646.70 = 303,067.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,716.08/769,646.70 = 303,067.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,716.08x = 769,646.70 × 303,067.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,716.08x = 233,254,762,715.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,254,762,715.84/557,716.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,232.09

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