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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,924.14, 769,934.73 and 303,277.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,924.14, 769,934.73 and 303,277.15 is: 418,522.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,924.14 : 769,934.73 = 303,277.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,924.14/769,934.73 = 303,277.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,924.14x = 769,934.73 × 303,277.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,924.14x = 233,503,610,600.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,503,610,600.42/557,924.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,522.15

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