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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,223.92, 761,757.66 and 331,404.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,223.92, 761,757.66 and 331,404.78 is: 457,151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,223.92 : 761,757.66 = 331,404.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,223.92/761,757.66 = 331,404.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,223.92x = 761,757.66 × 331,404.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,223.92x = 252,450,129,725.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,450,129,725.62/552,223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,151.75

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