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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,442.43, 761,938.54 and 358,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,442.43, 761,938.54 and 358,912.40 is: 495,018.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,442.43 : 761,938.54 = 358,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,442.43/761,938.54 = 358,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,442.43x = 761,938.54 × 358,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,442.43x = 273,469,192,332.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,469,192,332.53/552,442.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,018.45

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