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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,229.79, 759,037.64 and 359,354.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,229.79, 759,037.64 and 359,354.91 is: 495,727.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,229.79 : 759,037.64 = 359,354.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,229.79/759,037.64 = 359,354.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,229.79x = 759,037.64 × 359,354.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,229.79x = 272,763,902,808.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,763,902,808.81/550,229.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,727.25

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