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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,976.40, 769,998.36 and 303,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,976.40, 769,998.36 and 303,334 is: 418,595.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,976.40 : 769,998.36 = 303,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,976.40/769,998.36 = 303,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,976.40x = 769,998.36 × 303,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,976.40x = 233,566,682,532.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,566,682,532.24/557,976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,595.99

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