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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,159.86, 767,092.95 and 365,103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,159.86, 767,092.95 and 365,103.54 is: 503,575.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,159.86 : 767,092.95 = 365,103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,159.86/767,092.95 = 365,103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,159.86x = 767,092.95 × 365,103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,159.86x = 280,068,351,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,068,351,554.04/556,159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,575.27

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