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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,329.34, 762,207.24 and 310,611.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,329.34, 762,207.24 and 310,611.84 is: 428,640.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,329.34 : 762,207.24 = 310,611.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,329.34/762,207.24 = 310,611.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,329.34x = 762,207.24 × 310,611.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,329.34x = 236,750,593,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,750,593,277.72/552,329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,640.26

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