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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,284.98, 762,137.83 and 334,622.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,284.98, 762,137.83 and 334,622.52 is: 461,769.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,284.98 : 762,137.83 = 334,622.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,284.98/762,137.83 = 334,622.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,284.98x = 762,137.83 × 334,622.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,284.98x = 255,028,485,300.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,028,485,300.72/552,284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,769.73

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