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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,791.14, 767,006.04 and 341,049.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,791.14, 767,006.04 and 341,049.88 is: 470,657.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,791.14 : 767,006.04 = 341,049.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,791.14/767,006.04 = 341,049.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,791.14x = 767,006.04 × 341,049.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,791.14x = 261,587,317,901.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,587,317,901.28/555,791.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,657.59

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