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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,698.72, 759,937.20 and 312,188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,698.72, 759,937.20 and 312,188.64 is: 430,805.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,698.72 : 759,937.20 = 312,188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,698.72/759,937.20 = 312,188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,698.72x = 759,937.20 × 312,188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,698.72x = 237,243,760,953.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,243,760,953.41/550,698.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,805.00

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