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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,270.62, 764,383.35 and 363,214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,270.62, 764,383.35 and 363,214.62 is: 500,901.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,270.62 : 764,383.35 = 363,214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,270.62/764,383.35 = 363,214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,270.62x = 764,383.35 × 363,214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,270.62x = 277,635,208,004.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,635,208,004.58/554,270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,901.90

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