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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,838.31, 766,761.04 and 338,113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,838.31, 766,761.04 and 338,113.55 is: 466,416.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,838.31 : 766,761.04 = 338,113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,838.31/766,761.04 = 338,113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,838.31x = 766,761.04 × 338,113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,838.31x = 259,252,297,236.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,252,297,236.09/555,838.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,416.75

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