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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,818.91, 762,508.33 and 338,064.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,818.91, 762,508.33 and 338,064.63 is: 466,295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,818.91 : 762,508.33 = 338,064.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,818.91/762,508.33 = 338,064.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,818.91x = 762,508.33 × 338,064.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,818.91x = 257,777,096,453.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,777,096,453.37/552,818.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,295.73

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