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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,094.40, 759,291.57 and 359,136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,094.40, 759,291.57 and 359,136.36 is: 495,713.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,094.40 : 759,291.57 = 359,136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,094.40/759,291.57 = 359,136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,094.40x = 759,291.57 × 359,136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,094.40x = 272,689,210,628.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,689,210,628.49/550,094.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,713.48

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