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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,786.98, 762,837.10 and 311,069.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,786.98, 762,837.10 and 311,069.42 is: 429,270.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,786.98 : 762,837.10 = 311,069.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,786.98/762,837.10 = 311,069.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,786.98x = 762,837.10 × 311,069.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,786.98x = 237,295,294,251.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,295,294,251.48/552,786.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,270.77

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