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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,478.32, 762,415.92 and 314,014.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,478.32, 762,415.92 and 314,014.32 is: 433,337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,478.32 : 762,415.92 = 314,014.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,478.32/762,415.92 = 314,014.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,478.32x = 762,415.92 × 314,014.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,478.32x = 239,409,516,675.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,409,516,675.97/552,478.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,337.40

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