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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,176.04, 760,706.16 and 336,441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,176.04, 760,706.16 and 336,441.08 is: 464,339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,176.04 : 760,706.16 = 336,441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,176.04/760,706.16 = 336,441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,176.04x = 760,706.16 × 336,441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,176.04x = 255,932,802,033.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,932,802,033.05/551,176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,339.49

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