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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,666.38, 760,135.68 and 390,359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,666.38, 760,135.68 and 390,359.28 is: 538,848.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,666.38 : 760,135.68 = 390,359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,666.38/760,135.68 = 390,359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,666.38x = 760,135.68 × 390,359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,666.38x = 296,726,016,747.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,726,016,747.11/550,666.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,848.98

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