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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,729.99, 762,762.45 and 311,007.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,729.99, 762,762.45 and 311,007.74 is: 429,187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,729.99 : 762,762.45 = 311,007.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,729.99/762,762.45 = 311,007.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,729.99x = 762,762.45 × 311,007.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,729.99x = 237,225,023,083.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,225,023,083.83/552,729.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,187.90

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