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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,198.08, 759,277.44 and 359,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,198.08, 759,277.44 and 359,098.56 is: 495,558.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,198.08 : 759,277.44 = 359,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,198.08/759,277.44 = 359,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,198.08x = 759,277.44 × 359,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,198.08x = 272,655,435,344.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,655,435,344.49/550,198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,558.68

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