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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,272.55, 767,671.21 and 314,591.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,272.55, 767,671.21 and 314,591.27 is: 434,144.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,272.55 : 767,671.21 = 314,591.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,272.55/767,671.21 = 314,591.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,272.55x = 767,671.21 × 314,591.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,272.55x = 241,502,656,271.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,502,656,271.50/556,272.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,144.48

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