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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,376.43, 759,196.98 and 346,103.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,376.43, 759,196.98 and 346,103.34 is: 477,419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,376.43 : 759,196.98 = 346,103.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,376.43/759,196.98 = 346,103.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,376.43x = 759,196.98 × 346,103.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,376.43x = 262,760,610,495.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,760,610,495.91/550,376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,419.81

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