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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,118.28, 767,413.38 and 314,386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,118.28, 767,413.38 and 314,386.44 is: 433,836.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,118.28 : 767,413.38 = 314,386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,118.28/767,413.38 = 314,386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,118.28x = 767,413.38 × 314,386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,118.28x = 241,264,360,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,264,360,546.57/556,118.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,836.41

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