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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,451.16, 758,919.34 and 356,516.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,451.16, 758,919.34 and 356,516.28 is: 491,536.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,451.16 : 758,919.34 = 356,516.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,451.16/758,919.34 = 356,516.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,451.16x = 758,919.34 × 356,516.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,451.16x = 270,567,099,916.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,567,099,916.86/550,451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,536.98

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