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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,976.76, 764,317.98 and 338,892.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,976.76, 764,317.98 and 338,892.60 is: 467,567.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,976.76 : 764,317.98 = 338,892.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,976.76/764,317.98 = 338,892.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,976.76x = 764,317.98 × 338,892.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,976.76x = 259,021,707,468.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,021,707,468.95/553,976.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,567.82

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