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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,839.31, 766,762.42 and 338,114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,839.31, 766,762.42 and 338,114.55 is: 466,418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,839.31 : 766,762.42 = 338,114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,839.31/766,762.42 = 338,114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,839.31x = 766,762.42 × 338,114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,839.31x = 259,253,530,595.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,253,530,595.21/555,839.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,418.13

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