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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,239.92, 764,786.10 and 312,508.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,239.92, 764,786.10 and 312,508.09 is: 431,224.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,239.92 : 764,786.10 = 312,508.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,239.92/764,786.10 = 312,508.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,239.92x = 764,786.10 × 312,508.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,239.92x = 239,001,843,369.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,001,843,369.55/554,239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,224.52

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