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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,181.58, 762,145.90 and 337,501.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,181.58, 762,145.90 and 337,501.61 is: 465,834.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,181.58 : 762,145.90 = 337,501.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,181.58/762,145.90 = 337,501.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,181.58x = 762,145.90 × 337,501.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,181.58x = 257,225,469,366.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,225,469,366.51/552,181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,834.93

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