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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,742.76, 832,688.46 and 341,664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,742.76, 832,688.46 and 341,664.16 is: 512,849.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,742.76 : 832,688.46 = 341,664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,742.76/832,688.46 = 341,664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,742.76x = 832,688.46 × 341,664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,742.76x = 284,499,803,227.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,499,803,227.59/554,742.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,849.96

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