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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,563.76, 759,632.88 and 317,933.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,563.76, 759,632.88 and 317,933.68 is: 438,664.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,563.76 : 759,632.88 = 317,933.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,563.76/759,632.88 = 317,933.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,563.76x = 759,632.88 × 317,933.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,563.76x = 241,512,876,987.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,512,876,987.40/550,563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,664.68

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