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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,796.89, 767,013.98 and 341,055.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,796.89, 767,013.98 and 341,055.63 is: 470,665.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,796.89 : 767,013.98 = 341,055.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,796.89/767,013.98 = 341,055.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,796.89x = 767,013.98 × 341,055.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,796.89x = 261,594,434,462.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,594,434,462.43/555,796.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,665.52

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