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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,170.28, 767,484.24 and 314,437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,170.28, 767,484.24 and 314,437.52 is: 433,906.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,170.28 : 767,484.24 = 314,437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,170.28/767,484.24 = 314,437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,170.28x = 767,484.24 × 314,437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,170.28x = 241,325,841,064.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,325,841,064.69/556,170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,906.39

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