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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,175.36, 767,114.34 and 365,119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,175.36, 767,114.34 and 365,119.04 is: 503,596.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,175.36 : 767,114.34 = 365,119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,175.36/767,114.34 = 365,119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,175.36x = 767,114.34 × 365,119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,175.36x = 280,088,051,391.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,088,051,391.03/556,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,596.66

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