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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,751.87, 769,705.89 and 303,103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,751.87, 769,705.89 and 303,103.26 is: 418,287.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,751.87 : 769,705.89 = 303,103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,751.87/769,705.89 = 303,103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,751.87x = 769,705.89 × 303,103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,751.87x = 233,300,364,500.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,300,364,500.20/557,751.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,287.01

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