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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,808, 765,738.88 and 316,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,808, 765,738.88 and 316,344 is: 436,613.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,808 : 765,738.88 = 316,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,808/765,738.88 = 316,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,808x = 765,738.88 × 316,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,808x = 242,236,900,254.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,236,900,254.72/554,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,613.93

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