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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,462.06, 765,166.45 and 312,749.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,462.06, 765,166.45 and 312,749.45 is: 431,599.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,462.06 : 765,166.45 = 312,749.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,462.06/765,166.45 = 312,749.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,462.06x = 765,166.45 × 312,749.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,462.06x = 239,305,382,570.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,305,382,570.12/554,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,599.20

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