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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,104.01, 776,270.24 and 358,251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,104.01, 776,270.24 and 358,251.01 is: 494,747.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,104.01 : 776,270.24 = 358,251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,104.01/776,270.24 = 358,251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,104.01x = 776,270.24 × 358,251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,104.01x = 278,099,597,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,099,597,512.94/562,104.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,747.58

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