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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,188.63, 759,395.36 and 335,447.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,188.63, 759,395.36 and 335,447.09 is: 462,999.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,188.63 : 759,395.36 = 335,447.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,188.63/759,395.36 = 335,447.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,188.63x = 759,395.36 × 335,447.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,188.63x = 254,736,963,671.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,736,963,671.50/550,188.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,999.32

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