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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,579.88, 761,826.18 and 361,264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,579.88, 761,826.18 and 361,264.36 is: 498,064.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,579.88 : 761,826.18 = 361,264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,579.88/761,826.18 = 361,264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,579.88x = 761,826.18 × 361,264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,579.88x = 275,220,647,348.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,220,647,348.95/552,579.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,064.91

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