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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,965.13, 763,093.44 and 311,251.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,965.13, 763,093.44 and 311,251.41 is: 429,527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,965.13 : 763,093.44 = 311,251.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,965.13/763,093.44 = 311,251.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,965.13x = 763,093.44 × 311,251.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,965.13x = 237,513,909,161.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,513,909,161.75/552,965.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,527.82

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