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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,380.27, 762,027.29 and 358,774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,380.27, 762,027.29 and 358,774.20 is: 494,941.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,380.27 : 762,027.29 = 358,774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,380.27/762,027.29 = 358,774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,380.27x = 762,027.29 × 358,774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,380.27x = 273,395,729,554.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,395,729,554.05/552,380.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,941.16

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