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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,217.44, 761,748.69 and 331,398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,217.44, 761,748.69 and 331,398.25 is: 457,142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,217.44 : 761,748.69 = 331,398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,217.44/761,748.69 = 331,398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,217.44x = 761,748.69 × 331,398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,217.44x = 252,442,182,805.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,442,182,805.79/552,217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,142.72

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