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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,312.84, 759,592.98 and 359,355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,312.84, 759,592.98 and 359,355.88 is: 496,016.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,312.84 : 759,592.98 = 359,355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,312.84/759,592.98 = 359,355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,312.84x = 759,592.98 × 359,355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,312.84x = 272,964,203,769.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,964,203,769.72/550,312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,016.42

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