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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,036.53, 767,322.09 and 314,310.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,036.53, 767,322.09 and 314,310.66 is: 433,744.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,036.53 : 767,322.09 = 314,310.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,036.53/767,322.09 = 314,310.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,036.53x = 767,322.09 × 314,310.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,036.53x = 241,177,512,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,177,512,540.48/556,036.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,744.01

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