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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,458.28, 765,161.22 and 312,745.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,458.28, 765,161.22 and 312,745.65 is: 431,593.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,458.28 : 765,161.22 = 312,745.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,458.28/765,161.22 = 312,745.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,458.28x = 765,161.22 × 312,745.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,458.28x = 239,300,843,103.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,300,843,103.69/554,458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,593.96

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