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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,364.96, 765,019.92 and 312,649.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,364.96, 765,019.92 and 312,649.62 is: 431,454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,364.96 : 765,019.92 = 312,649.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,364.96/765,019.92 = 312,649.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,364.96x = 765,019.92 × 312,649.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,364.96x = 239,183,187,280.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,183,187,280.43/554,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,454.37

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