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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,168.40, 752,552.76 and 377,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,168.40, 752,552.76 and 377,363.60 is: 565,519.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,168.40 : 752,552.76 = 377,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,168.40/752,552.76 = 377,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,168.40x = 752,552.76 × 377,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,168.40x = 283,986,018,703.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,986,018,703.54/502,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,519.49

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