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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,033.36, 757,558.32 and 344,966.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,033.36, 757,558.32 and 344,966.06 is: 475,985.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,033.36 : 757,558.32 = 344,966.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,033.36/757,558.32 = 344,966.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,033.36x = 757,558.32 × 344,966.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,033.36x = 261,331,908,870.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,331,908,870.62/549,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,985.48

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