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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,378.22, 764,996.10 and 312,720.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,378.22, 764,996.10 and 312,720.18 is: 431,527.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,378.22 : 764,996.10 = 312,720.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,378.22/764,996.10 = 312,720.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,378.22x = 764,996.10 × 312,720.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,378.22x = 239,229,718,091.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,229,718,091.30/554,378.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,527.99

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