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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,071.02, 766,016.58 and 340,169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,071.02, 766,016.58 and 340,169.58 is: 469,445.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,071.02 : 766,016.58 = 340,169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,071.02/766,016.58 = 340,169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,071.02x = 766,016.58 × 340,169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,071.02x = 260,575,538,291.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,575,538,291.64/555,071.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,445.40

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