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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,238.92, 764,784.72 and 312,507.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,238.92, 764,784.72 and 312,507.09 is: 431,223.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,238.92 : 764,784.72 = 312,507.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,238.92/764,784.72 = 312,507.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,238.92x = 764,784.72 × 312,507.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,238.92x = 239,000,647,323.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,000,647,323.67/554,238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,223.14

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