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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,145.92, 766,049.76 and 340,243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,145.92, 766,049.76 and 340,243.20 is: 469,503.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,145.92 : 766,049.76 = 340,243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,145.92/766,049.76 = 340,243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,145.92x = 766,049.76 × 340,243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,145.92x = 260,643,221,701.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,643,221,701.63/555,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,503.99

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