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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,863.78, 832,529.79 and 365,534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,863.78, 832,529.79 and 365,534.40 is: 549,446.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,863.78 : 832,529.79 = 365,534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,863.78/832,529.79 = 365,534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,863.78x = 832,529.79 × 365,534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,863.78x = 304,318,277,269.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,318,277,269.78/553,863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,446.07

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