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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,623.58, 761,302.32 and 333,952.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,623.58, 761,302.32 and 333,952.23 is: 460,891.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,623.58 : 761,302.32 = 333,952.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,623.58/761,302.32 = 333,952.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,623.58x = 761,302.32 × 333,952.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,623.58x = 254,238,607,468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,238,607,468.17/551,623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,891.48

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