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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,962.56, 761,715.11 and 334,168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,962.56, 761,715.11 and 334,168.27 is: 461,156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,962.56 : 761,715.11 = 334,168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,962.56/761,715.11 = 334,168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,962.56x = 761,715.11 × 334,168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,962.56x = 254,541,020,541.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,541,020,541.56/551,962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,156.32

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