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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,222.54, 774,741.96 and 357,552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,222.54, 774,741.96 and 357,552.72 is: 493,585.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,222.54 : 774,741.96 = 357,552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,222.54/774,741.96 = 357,552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,222.54x = 774,741.96 × 357,552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,222.54x = 277,011,095,096.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,011,095,096.13/561,222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,585.12

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