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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,159.17, 764,724.36 and 312,439.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,159.17, 764,724.36 and 312,439.63 is: 431,158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,159.17 : 764,724.36 = 312,439.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,159.17/764,724.36 = 312,439.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,159.17x = 764,724.36 × 312,439.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,159.17x = 238,930,196,090.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,930,196,090.39/554,159.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,158.07

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