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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,766.51, 563,885.88 and 332,927.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,766.51, 563,885.88 and 332,927.55 is: 496,955.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,766.51 : 563,885.88 = 332,927.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,766.51/563,885.88 = 332,927.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,766.51x = 563,885.88 × 332,927.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,766.51x = 187,733,144,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,733,144,507.99/377,766.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,955.50

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