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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,451.23, 767,920.08 and 314,729.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,451.23, 767,920.08 and 314,729.07 is: 434,335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,451.23 : 767,920.08 = 314,729.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,451.23/767,920.08 = 314,729.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,451.23x = 767,920.08 × 314,729.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,451.23x = 241,686,772,612.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,686,772,612.73/556,451.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,335.95

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