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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,911.08, 767,239.56 and 351,980.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,911.08, 767,239.56 and 351,980.96 is: 485,785.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,911.08 : 767,239.56 = 351,980.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,911.08/767,239.56 = 351,980.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,911.08x = 767,239.56 × 351,980.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,911.08x = 270,053,716,878.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,053,716,878.78/555,911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,785.81

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