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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,070.15, 766,015.38 and 340,168.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,070.15, 766,015.38 and 340,168.71 is: 469,444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,070.15 : 766,015.38 = 340,168.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,070.15/766,015.38 = 340,168.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,070.15x = 766,015.38 × 340,168.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,070.15x = 260,574,458,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,574,458,123.84/555,070.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,444.20

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