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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,910.08, 767,238.17 and 351,979.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,910.08, 767,238.17 and 351,979.95 is: 485,784.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,910.08 : 767,238.17 = 351,979.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,910.08/767,238.17 = 351,979.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,910.08x = 767,238.17 × 351,979.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,910.08x = 270,052,452,714.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,052,452,714.69/555,910.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,784.41

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