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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,555.75, 766,655.93 and 310,539.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,555.75, 766,655.93 and 310,539.31 is: 428,538.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,555.75 : 766,655.93 = 310,539.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,555.75/766,655.93 = 310,539.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,555.75x = 766,655.93 × 310,539.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,555.75x = 238,076,799,107.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,076,799,107.73/555,555.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,538.09

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