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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,251.73, 763,560.14 and 311,581.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,251.73, 763,560.14 and 311,581.55 is: 430,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,251.73 : 763,560.14 = 311,581.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,251.73/763,560.14 = 311,581.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,251.73x = 763,560.14 × 311,581.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,251.73x = 237,911,246,563.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,911,246,563.71/553,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,023.50

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