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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,983.36, 769,294.29 and 361,400.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,983.36, 769,294.29 and 361,400.08 is: 498,263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,983.36 : 769,294.29 = 361,400.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,983.36/769,294.29 = 361,400.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,983.36x = 769,294.29 × 361,400.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,983.36x = 278,023,017,949.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,023,017,949.54/557,983.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,263.99

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