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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,871.58, 765,640.66 and 336,966.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,871.58, 765,640.66 and 336,966.93 is: 464,964.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,871.58 : 765,640.66 = 336,966.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,871.58/765,640.66 = 336,966.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,871.58x = 765,640.66 × 336,966.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,871.58x = 257,995,582,683.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,995,582,683.37/554,871.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,964.49

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