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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,386.53, 759,616.43 and 335,651.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,386.53, 759,616.43 and 335,651.16 is: 463,249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,386.53 : 759,616.43 = 335,651.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,386.53/759,616.43 = 335,651.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,386.53x = 759,616.43 × 335,651.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,386.53x = 254,966,134,670.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,966,134,670.06/550,386.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,249.23

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