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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,390.49, 742,978.94 and 312,167.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,390.49, 742,978.94 and 312,167.21 is: 430,790.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,390.49 : 742,978.94 = 312,167.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,390.49/742,978.94 = 312,167.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,390.49x = 742,978.94 × 312,167.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,390.49x = 231,933,657,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,933,657,512.83/538,390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,790.78

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