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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,072.13, 764,573.67 and 312,414.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,072.13, 764,573.67 and 312,414.03 is: 431,105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,072.13 : 764,573.67 = 312,414.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,072.13/764,573.67 = 312,414.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,072.13x = 764,573.67 × 312,414.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,072.13x = 238,863,541,476.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,863,541,476.59/554,072.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,105.50

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