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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,421.41, 765,055.55 and 312,763.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,421.41, 765,055.55 and 312,763.37 is: 431,587.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,421.41 : 765,055.55 = 312,763.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,421.41/765,055.55 = 312,763.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,421.41x = 765,055.55 × 312,763.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,421.41x = 239,281,346,666.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,281,346,666.11/554,421.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,587.50

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