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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,272.43, 767,671.04 and 314,591.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,272.43, 767,671.04 and 314,591.14 is: 434,144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,272.43 : 767,671.04 = 314,591.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,272.43/767,671.04 = 314,591.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,272.43x = 767,671.04 × 314,591.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,272.43x = 241,502,503,780.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,502,503,780.23/556,272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,144.30

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