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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,071.14, 766,016.76 and 340,169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,071.14, 766,016.76 and 340,169.70 is: 469,445.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,071.14 : 766,016.76 = 340,169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,071.14/766,016.76 = 340,169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,071.14x = 766,016.76 × 340,169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,071.14x = 260,575,691,444.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,575,691,444.17/555,071.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,445.58

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