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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,462.07, 769,616.82 and 367,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,462.07, 769,616.82 and 367,029 is: 506,710.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,462.07 : 769,616.82 = 367,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,462.07/769,616.82 = 367,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,462.07x = 769,616.82 × 367,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,462.07x = 282,471,691,827.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,471,691,827.78/557,462.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,710.15

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