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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,530.49, 766,629.72 and 310,514.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,530.49, 766,629.72 and 310,514.94 is: 428,509.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,530.49 : 766,629.72 = 310,514.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,530.49/766,629.72 = 310,514.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,530.49x = 766,629.72 × 310,514.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,530.49x = 238,049,981,508.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,049,981,508.02/555,530.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,509.30

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