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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,758.42, 766,936.61 and 314,035.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,758.42, 766,936.61 and 314,035.79 is: 433,363.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,758.42 : 766,936.61 = 314,035.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,758.42/766,936.61 = 314,035.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,758.42x = 766,936.61 × 314,035.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,758.42x = 240,845,544,548.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,845,544,548.43/555,758.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,363.73

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