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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,375.32, 762,270.68 and 310,657.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,375.32, 762,270.68 and 310,657.80 is: 428,703.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,375.32 : 762,270.68 = 310,657.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,375.32/762,270.68 = 310,657.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,375.32x = 762,270.68 × 310,657.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,375.32x = 236,805,332,453.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,805,332,453.30/552,375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,703.68

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