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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,511.40, 759,233.34 and 356,743.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,511.40, 759,233.34 and 356,743.20 is: 491,999.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,511.40 : 759,233.34 = 356,743.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,511.40/759,233.34 = 356,743.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,511.40x = 759,233.34 × 356,743.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,511.40x = 270,851,331,258.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,851,331,258.29/550,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,999.50

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