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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,606.80, 761,905.32 and 462,094.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,606.80, 761,905.32 and 462,094.16 is: 637,111.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,606.80 : 761,905.32 = 462,094.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,606.80/761,905.32 = 462,094.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,606.80x = 761,905.32 × 462,094.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,606.80x = 352,071,998,844.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,071,998,844.93/552,606.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,111.23

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