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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,171.60, 764,757.90 and 312,453.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,171.60, 764,757.90 and 312,453.63 is: 431,186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,171.60 : 764,757.90 = 312,453.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,171.60/764,757.90 = 312,453.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,171.60x = 764,757.90 × 312,453.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,171.60x = 238,951,381,926.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,951,381,926.18/554,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,186.62

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