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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,663.87, 765,370.31 and 312,932.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,663.87, 765,370.31 and 312,932.33 is: 431,809.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,663.87 : 765,370.31 = 312,932.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,663.87/765,370.31 = 312,932.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,663.87x = 765,370.31 × 312,932.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,663.87x = 239,509,109,029.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,509,109,029.61/554,663.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,809.47

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