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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,168.28, 767,481.48 and 314,435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,168.28, 767,481.48 and 314,435.52 is: 433,903.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,168.28 : 767,481.48 = 314,435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,168.28/767,481.48 = 314,435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,168.28x = 767,481.48 × 314,435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,168.28x = 241,323,438,254.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,323,438,254.17/556,168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,903.64

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