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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,971.68, 765,673.44 and 361,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,971.68, 765,673.44 and 361,291.20 is: 498,459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,971.68 : 765,673.44 = 361,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,971.68/765,673.44 = 361,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,971.68x = 765,673.44 × 361,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,971.68x = 276,631,075,945.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,631,075,945.73/554,971.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,459.81

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