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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,477.44, 765,177.96 and 312,759.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,477.44, 765,177.96 and 312,759.26 is: 431,607.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,477.44 : 765,177.96 = 312,759.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,477.44/765,177.96 = 312,759.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,477.44x = 765,177.96 × 312,759.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,477.44x = 239,316,492,537.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,316,492,537.91/554,477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,607.27

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