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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,577.58, 765,324.50 and 312,859.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,577.58, 765,324.50 and 312,859.41 is: 431,750.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,577.58 : 765,324.50 = 312,859.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,577.58/765,324.50 = 312,859.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,577.58x = 765,324.50 × 312,859.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,577.58x = 239,438,971,528.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,438,971,528.55/554,577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,750.18

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