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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,664.87, 765,371.68 and 312,933.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,664.87, 765,371.68 and 312,933.33 is: 431,810.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,664.87 : 765,371.68 = 312,933.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,664.87/765,371.68 = 312,933.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,664.87x = 765,371.68 × 312,933.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,664.87x = 239,510,308,510.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,510,308,510.09/554,664.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,810.85

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