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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,086.32, 766,037.66 and 340,184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,086.32, 766,037.66 and 340,184.86 is: 469,466.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,086.32 : 766,037.66 = 340,184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,086.32/766,037.66 = 340,184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,086.32x = 766,037.66 × 340,184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,086.32x = 260,594,414,121.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,594,414,121.83/555,086.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,466.47

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