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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,234.04, 764,778 and 312,502.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,234.04, 764,778 and 312,502.23 is: 431,216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,234.04 : 764,778 = 312,502.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,234.04/764,778 = 312,502.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,234.04x = 764,778 × 312,502.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,234.04x = 238,994,830,454.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,994,830,454.94/554,234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,216.44

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