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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,914.08, 767,243.70 and 351,983.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,914.08, 767,243.70 and 351,983.96 is: 485,789.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,914.08 : 767,243.70 = 351,983.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,914.08/767,243.70 = 351,983.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,914.08x = 767,243.70 × 351,983.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,914.08x = 270,057,475,811.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,057,475,811.05/555,914.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,789.96

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