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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,724, 769,638.06 and 303,069.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,724, 769,638.06 and 303,069.72 is: 418,224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,724 : 769,638.06 = 303,069.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,724/769,638.06 = 303,069.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,724x = 769,638.06 × 303,069.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,724x = 233,253,991,345.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,253,991,345.54/557,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,224.77

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