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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,336.69, 759,142.91 and 346,064.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,336.69, 759,142.91 and 346,064.21 is: 477,366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,336.69 : 759,142.91 = 346,064.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,336.69/759,142.91 = 346,064.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,336.69x = 759,142.91 × 346,064.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,336.69x = 262,712,191,426.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,712,191,426.25/550,336.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,366.30

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