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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,830.21, 761,457.35 and 319,297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,830.21, 761,457.35 and 319,297.12 is: 440,590.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,830.21 : 761,457.35 = 319,297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,830.21/761,457.35 = 319,297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,830.21x = 761,457.35 × 319,297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,830.21x = 243,131,137,752.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,131,137,752.43/551,830.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,590.48

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