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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,799.14, 767,017.08 and 341,057.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,799.14, 767,017.08 and 341,057.88 is: 470,668.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,799.14 : 767,017.08 = 341,057.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,799.14/767,017.08 = 341,057.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,799.14x = 767,017.08 × 341,057.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,799.14x = 261,597,219,228.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,597,219,228.59/555,799.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,668.63

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