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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,833.74, 764,279.97 and 312,111.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,833.74, 764,279.97 and 312,111.47 is: 430,707.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,833.74 : 764,279.97 = 312,111.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,833.74/764,279.97 = 312,111.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,833.74x = 764,279.97 × 312,111.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,833.74x = 238,540,541,106.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,540,541,106.86/553,833.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,707.86

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