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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,293.16, 759,125.06 and 359,418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,293.16, 759,125.06 and 359,418.28 is: 495,814.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,293.16 : 759,125.06 = 359,418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,293.16/759,125.06 = 359,418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,293.16x = 759,125.06 × 359,418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,293.16x = 272,843,423,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,843,423,370.10/550,293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,814.67

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