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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,324.04, 760,909.46 and 336,588.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,324.04, 760,909.46 and 336,588.59 is: 464,542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,324.04 : 760,909.46 = 336,588.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,324.04/760,909.46 = 336,588.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,324.04x = 760,909.46 × 336,588.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,324.04x = 256,113,436,771.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,113,436,771.57/551,324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,542.48

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