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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,309.22, 760,889.07 and 336,573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,309.22, 760,889.07 and 336,573.96 is: 464,522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,309.22 : 760,889.07 = 336,573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,309.22/760,889.07 = 336,573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,309.22x = 760,889.07 × 336,573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,309.22x = 256,095,447,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,095,447,410.62/551,309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,522.34

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