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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,741.76, 832,686.96 and 341,663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,741.76, 832,686.96 and 341,663.16 is: 512,848.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,741.76 : 832,686.96 = 341,663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,741.76/832,686.96 = 341,663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,741.76x = 832,686.96 × 341,663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,741.76x = 284,498,458,044.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,498,458,044.39/554,741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,848.46

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