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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,422.38, 765,129.61 and 312,699.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,422.38, 765,129.61 and 312,699.49 is: 431,540.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,422.38 : 765,129.61 = 312,699.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,422.38/765,129.61 = 312,699.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,422.38x = 765,129.61 × 312,699.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,422.38x = 239,255,638,830.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,255,638,830.90/554,422.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,540.37

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