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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,203.97, 774,716.43 and 357,534.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,203.97, 774,716.43 and 357,534.19 is: 493,559.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,203.97 : 774,716.43 = 357,534.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,203.97/774,716.43 = 357,534.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,203.97x = 774,716.43 × 357,534.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,203.97x = 276,987,611,279.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,987,611,279.74/561,203.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,559.61

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