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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,029.62, 764,849.95 and 393,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,029.62, 764,849.95 and 393,268.72 is: 542,916.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,029.62 : 764,849.95 = 393,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,029.62/764,849.95 = 393,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,029.62x = 764,849.95 × 393,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,029.62x = 300,791,560,828.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,791,560,828.56/554,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,916.03

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