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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,048.21, 761,829.71 and 310,328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,048.21, 761,829.71 and 310,328.66 is: 428,255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,048.21 : 761,829.71 = 310,328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,048.21/761,829.71 = 310,328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,048.21x = 761,829.71 × 310,328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,048.21x = 236,417,587,691.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,417,587,691.70/552,048.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,255.33

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