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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,370.53, 764,985.49 and 312,712.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,370.53, 764,985.49 and 312,712.49 is: 431,517.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,370.53 : 764,985.49 = 312,712.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,370.53/764,985.49 = 312,712.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,370.53x = 764,985.49 × 312,712.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,370.53x = 239,220,518,522.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,220,518,522.45/554,370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,517.38

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