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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,040, 757,156.80 and 358,199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,040, 757,156.80 and 358,199.68 is: 493,977.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,040 : 757,156.80 = 358,199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,040/757,156.80 = 358,199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,040x = 757,156.80 × 358,199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,040x = 271,213,323,469.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,213,323,469.82/549,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,977.35

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