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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,277.12, 764,392.32 and 363,221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,277.12, 764,392.32 and 363,221.12 is: 500,910.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,277.12 : 764,392.32 = 363,221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,277.12/764,392.32 = 363,221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,277.12x = 764,392.32 × 363,221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,277.12x = 277,643,434,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,643,434,589.80/554,277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,910.87

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