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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,932.14, 769,945.74 and 303,285.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,932.14, 769,945.74 and 303,285.18 is: 418,533.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,932.14 : 769,945.74 = 303,285.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,932.14/769,945.74 = 303,285.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,932.14x = 769,945.74 × 303,285.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,932.14x = 233,513,132,346.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,513,132,346.13/557,932.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,533.22

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