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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,522.59, 766,618.76 and 310,507.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,522.59, 766,618.76 and 310,507.02 is: 428,498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,522.59 : 766,618.76 = 310,507.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,522.59/766,618.76 = 310,507.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,522.59x = 766,618.76 × 310,507.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,522.59x = 238,040,505,091.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,040,505,091.16/555,522.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,498.34

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