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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,961.36, 767,221.08 and 310,943.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,961.36, 767,221.08 and 310,943.54 is: 429,098.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,961.36 : 767,221.08 = 310,943.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,961.36/767,221.08 = 310,943.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,961.36x = 767,221.08 × 310,943.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,961.36x = 238,562,438,577.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,562,438,577.82/555,961.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,098.95

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