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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,954.88, 769,993.68 and 340,176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,954.88, 769,993.68 and 340,176.12 is: 469,452.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,954.88 : 769,993.68 = 340,176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,954.88/769,993.68 = 340,176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,954.88x = 769,993.68 × 340,176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,954.88x = 261,933,462,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,933,462,486.92/557,954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,452.77

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