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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,763.16, 769,834.98 and 366,794.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,763.16, 769,834.98 and 366,794.44 is: 506,256.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,763.16 : 769,834.98 = 366,794.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,763.16/769,834.98 = 366,794.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,763.16x = 769,834.98 × 366,794.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,763.16x = 282,371,190,381.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,371,190,381.51/557,763.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,256.44

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