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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,278.12, 764,393.70 and 363,222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,278.12, 764,393.70 and 363,222.12 is: 500,912.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,278.12 : 764,393.70 = 363,222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,278.12/764,393.70 = 363,222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,278.12x = 764,393.70 × 363,222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,278.12x = 277,644,700,228.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,644,700,228.64/554,278.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,912.25

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