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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,716.60, 761,287.26 and 319,136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,716.60, 761,287.26 and 319,136.44 is: 440,361.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,716.60 : 761,287.26 = 319,136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,716.60/761,287.26 = 319,136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,716.60x = 761,287.26 × 319,136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,716.60x = 242,954,505,973.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,954,505,973.75/551,716.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,361.06

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