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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,962.30, 763,212.43 and 361,864.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,962.30, 763,212.43 and 361,864.97 is: 499,455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,962.30 : 763,212.43 = 361,864.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,962.30/763,212.43 = 361,864.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,962.30x = 763,212.43 × 361,864.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,962.30x = 276,179,840,548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,179,840,548.40/552,962.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,455.10

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