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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,285.98, 762,139.21 and 334,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,285.98, 762,139.21 and 334,623.52 is: 461,771.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,285.98 : 762,139.21 = 334,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,285.98/762,139.21 = 334,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,285.98x = 762,139.21 × 334,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,285.98x = 255,029,705,180.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,029,705,180.22/552,285.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,771.10

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