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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,117.11, 775,503.72 and 358,131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,117.11, 775,503.72 and 358,131.50 is: 494,082.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,117.11 : 775,503.72 = 358,131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,117.11/775,503.72 = 358,131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,117.11x = 775,503.72 × 358,131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,117.11x = 277,732,310,499.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,732,310,499.18/562,117.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,082.65

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