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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,274.73, 767,568.14 and 365,524.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,274.73, 767,568.14 and 365,524.59 is: 504,364.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,274.73 : 767,568.14 = 365,524.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,274.73/767,568.14 = 365,524.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,274.73x = 767,568.14 × 365,524.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,274.73x = 280,565,028,494.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,565,028,494.14/556,274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,364.15

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