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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,387.53, 759,617.81 and 335,652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,387.53, 759,617.81 and 335,652.16 is: 463,250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,387.53 : 759,617.81 = 335,652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,387.53/759,617.81 = 335,652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,387.53x = 759,617.81 × 335,652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,387.53x = 254,967,358,700.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,967,358,700.97/550,387.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,250.61

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