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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,451.11, 765,110.81 and 312,719.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,451.11, 765,110.81 and 312,719.27 is: 431,534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,451.11 : 765,110.81 = 312,719.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,451.11/765,110.81 = 312,719.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,451.11x = 765,110.81 × 312,719.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,451.11x = 239,264,888,583.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,264,888,583.16/554,451.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,534.70

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