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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,603.54, 761,274.51 and 333,932.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,603.54, 761,274.51 and 333,932.15 is: 460,863.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,603.54 : 761,274.51 = 333,932.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,603.54/761,274.51 = 333,932.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,603.54x = 761,274.51 × 333,932.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,603.54x = 254,214,030,058.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,214,030,058.12/551,603.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,863.67

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