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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,993.76, 769,998.69 and 303,342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,993.76, 769,998.69 and 303,342.72 is: 418,595.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,993.76 : 769,998.69 = 303,342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,993.76/769,998.69 = 303,342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,993.76x = 769,998.69 × 303,342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,993.76x = 233,573,497,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,573,497,021.04/557,993.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,595.18

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