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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,586, 750,740.84 and 360,516.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,586, 750,740.84 and 360,516.12 is: 496,990.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,586 : 750,740.84 = 360,516.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,586/750,740.84 = 360,516.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,586x = 750,740.84 × 360,516.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,586x = 270,654,174,762.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,654,174,762.34/544,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,990.70

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