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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,266.24, 759,502.32 and 335,524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,266.24, 759,502.32 and 335,524.56 is: 463,106.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,266.24 : 759,502.32 = 335,524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,266.24/759,502.32 = 335,524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,266.24x = 759,502.32 × 335,524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,266.24x = 254,831,681,736.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,831,681,736.98/550,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,106.15

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