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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,202.08, 759,282.96 and 359,102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,202.08, 759,282.96 and 359,102.56 is: 495,564.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,202.08 : 759,282.96 = 359,102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,202.08/759,282.96 = 359,102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,202.08x = 759,282.96 × 359,102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,202.08x = 272,660,454,700.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,660,454,700.38/550,202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,564.20

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