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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,664.36, 765,371 and 312,932.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,664.36, 765,371 and 312,932.82 is: 431,810.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,664.36 : 765,371 = 312,932.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,664.36/765,371 = 312,932.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,664.36x = 765,371 × 312,932.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,664.36x = 239,509,705,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,509,705,376.22/554,664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,810.16

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