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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,527.16, 774,687.66 and 346,293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,527.16, 774,687.66 and 346,293.60 is: 477,749.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,527.16 : 774,687.66 = 346,293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,527.16/774,687.66 = 346,293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,527.16x = 774,687.66 × 346,293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,527.16x = 268,269,378,656.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,269,378,656.98/561,527.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,749.60

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