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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,183.83, 767,573.01 and 314,468.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,183.83, 767,573.01 and 314,468.76 is: 433,989.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,183.83 : 767,573.01 = 314,468.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,183.83/767,573.01 = 314,468.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,183.83x = 767,573.01 × 314,468.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,183.83x = 241,377,732,664.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,377,732,664.17/556,183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,989.12

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