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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,385.16, 759,223.98 and 346,359.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,385.16, 759,223.98 and 346,359.93 is: 477,783.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,385.16 : 759,223.98 = 346,359.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,385.16/759,223.98 = 346,359.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,385.16x = 759,223.98 × 346,359.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,385.16x = 262,964,764,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,964,764,567.12/550,385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,783.17

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