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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,307.92, 759,087.84 and 364,037.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,307.92, 759,087.84 and 364,037.08 is: 502,148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,307.92 : 759,087.84 = 364,037.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,307.92/759,087.84 = 364,037.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,307.92x = 759,087.84 × 364,037.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,307.92x = 276,336,120,737.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,336,120,737.11/550,307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,148.18

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