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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,979.49, 769,288.95 and 361,396.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,979.49, 769,288.95 and 361,396.21 is: 498,258.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,979.49 : 769,288.95 = 361,396.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,979.49/769,288.95 = 361,396.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,979.49x = 769,288.95 × 361,396.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,979.49x = 278,018,105,271.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,018,105,271.45/557,979.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,258.65

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