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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,340.84, 764,715.35 and 358,039.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,340.84, 764,715.35 and 358,039.82 is: 493,917.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,340.84 : 764,715.35 = 358,039.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,340.84/764,715.35 = 358,039.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,340.84x = 764,715.35 × 358,039.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,340.84x = 273,798,540,651.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,798,540,651.46/554,340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,917.32

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