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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,229.91, 759,037.81 and 359,355.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,229.91, 759,037.81 and 359,355.03 is: 495,727.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,229.91 : 759,037.81 = 359,355.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,229.91/759,037.81 = 359,355.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,229.91x = 759,037.81 × 359,355.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,229.91x = 272,764,054,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,764,054,983.68/550,229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,727.42

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