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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,235.04, 764,779.40 and 312,503.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,235.04, 764,779.40 and 312,503.22 is: 431,217.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,235.04 : 764,779.40 = 312,503.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,235.04/764,779.40 = 312,503.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,235.04x = 764,779.40 × 312,503.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,235.04x = 238,996,025,089.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,996,025,089.67/554,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,217.82

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