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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,262.64, 762,180.16 and 337,545.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,262.64, 762,180.16 and 337,545.70 is: 465,848.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,262.64 : 762,180.16 = 337,545.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,262.64/762,180.16 = 337,545.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,262.64x = 762,180.16 × 337,545.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,262.64x = 257,270,635,633.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,270,635,633.31/552,262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,848.34

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