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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,785.28, 767,158.08 and 354,581.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,785.28, 767,158.08 and 354,581.12 is: 489,433.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,785.28 : 767,158.08 = 354,581.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,785.28/767,158.08 = 354,581.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,785.28x = 767,158.08 × 354,581.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,785.28x = 272,019,771,223.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,019,771,223.45/555,785.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,433.21

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