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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,871.71, 762,987.50 and 311,169.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,871.71, 762,987.50 and 311,169.94 is: 429,428.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,871.71 : 762,987.50 = 311,169.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,871.71/762,987.50 = 311,169.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,871.71x = 762,987.50 × 311,169.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,871.71x = 237,418,772,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,418,772,299.32/552,871.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,428.32

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