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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,260.63, 762,177.40 and 337,543.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,260.63, 762,177.40 and 337,543.71 is: 465,845.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,260.63 : 762,177.40 = 337,543.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,260.63/762,177.40 = 337,543.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,260.63x = 762,177.40 × 337,543.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,260.63x = 257,268,183,572.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,268,183,572.13/552,260.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,845.60

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