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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,196.92, 762,033.03 and 310,481.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,196.92, 762,033.03 and 310,481.58 is: 428,465.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,196.92 : 762,033.03 = 310,481.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,196.92/762,033.03 = 310,481.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,196.92x = 762,033.03 × 310,481.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,196.92x = 236,597,213,804.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,597,213,804.01/552,196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,465.29

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