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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,941.89, 832,378.68 and 341,750.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,941.89, 832,378.68 and 341,750.43 is: 512,604.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,941.89 : 832,378.68 = 341,750.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,941.89/832,378.68 = 341,750.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,941.89x = 832,378.68 × 341,750.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,941.89x = 284,465,771,812.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,465,771,812.83/554,941.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,604.61

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