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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,380.36, 742,964.94 and 312,157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,380.36, 742,964.94 and 312,157.08 is: 430,776.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,380.36 : 742,964.94 = 312,157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,380.36/742,964.94 = 312,157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,380.36x = 742,964.94 × 312,157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,380.36x = 231,921,766,212.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,921,766,212.78/538,380.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,776.80

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