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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,232.27, 767,595.89 and 314,562.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,232.27, 767,595.89 and 314,562.29 is: 434,093.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,232.27 : 767,595.89 = 314,562.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,232.27/767,595.89 = 314,562.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,232.27x = 767,595.89 × 314,562.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,232.27x = 241,456,717,901.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,456,717,901.41/556,232.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,093.33

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