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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,057.46, 764,588.91 and 312,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,057.46, 764,588.91 and 312,340.20 is: 431,023.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,057.46 : 764,588.91 = 312,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,057.46/764,588.91 = 312,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,057.46x = 764,588.91 × 312,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,057.46x = 238,811,853,067.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,811,853,067.18/554,057.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,023.62

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