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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,175.81, 771,556.59 and 355,259.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,175.81, 771,556.59 and 355,259.93 is: 490,191.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,175.81 : 771,556.59 = 355,259.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,175.81/771,556.59 = 355,259.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,175.81x = 771,556.59 × 355,259.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,175.81x = 274,103,136,296.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,103,136,296.66/559,175.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,191.34

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