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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,076.35, 765,997.02 and 310,064.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,076.35, 765,997.02 and 310,064.49 is: 427,884.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,076.35 : 765,997.02 = 310,064.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,076.35/765,997.02 = 310,064.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,076.35x = 765,997.02 × 310,064.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,076.35x = 237,508,475,347.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,508,475,347.82/555,076.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,884.34

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