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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,186.02, 761,705.48 and 331,366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,186.02, 761,705.48 and 331,366.16 is: 457,098.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,186.02 : 761,705.48 = 331,366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,186.02/761,705.48 = 331,366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,186.02x = 761,705.48 × 331,366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,186.02x = 252,403,416,978.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,403,416,978.45/552,186.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,098.53

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