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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,767.91, 766,949.69 and 314,045.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,767.91, 766,949.69 and 314,045.25 is: 433,376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,767.91 : 766,949.69 = 314,045.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,767.91/766,949.69 = 314,045.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,767.91x = 766,949.69 × 314,045.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,767.91x = 240,856,905,563.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,856,905,563.25/555,767.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,376.78

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