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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,368.83, 764,983.17 and 312,710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,368.83, 764,983.17 and 312,710.80 is: 431,515.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,368.83 : 764,983.17 = 312,710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,368.83/764,983.17 = 312,710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,368.83x = 764,983.17 × 312,710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,368.83x = 239,218,499,077.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,218,499,077.24/554,368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,515.06

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