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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,433.08, 765,113.94 and 312,717.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,433.08, 765,113.94 and 312,717.66 is: 431,548.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,433.08 : 765,113.94 = 312,717.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,433.08/765,113.94 = 312,717.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,433.08x = 765,113.94 × 312,717.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,433.08x = 239,264,640,950.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,264,640,950.18/554,433.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,548.28

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