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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,377.73, 760,811.92 and 344,621.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,377.73, 760,811.92 and 344,621.74 is: 475,522.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,377.73 : 760,811.92 = 344,621.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,377.73/760,811.92 = 344,621.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,377.73x = 760,811.92 × 344,621.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,377.73x = 262,192,323,879.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,192,323,879.08/551,377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,522.15

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