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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,276.62, 764,391.63 and 363,220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,276.62, 764,391.63 and 363,220.62 is: 500,910.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,276.62 : 764,391.63 = 363,220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,276.62/764,391.63 = 363,220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,276.62x = 764,391.63 × 363,220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,276.62x = 277,642,801,771.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,642,801,771.41/554,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,910.18

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