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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,641.82, 762,641.91 and 314,177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,641.82, 762,641.91 and 314,177.82 is: 433,563.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,641.82 : 762,641.91 = 314,177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,641.82/762,641.91 = 314,177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,641.82x = 762,641.91 × 314,177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,641.82x = 239,605,172,724.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,605,172,724.44/552,641.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,563.23

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