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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,969.48, 756,732.30 and 370,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,969.48, 756,732.30 and 370,797 is: 555,665.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,969.48 : 756,732.30 = 370,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,969.48/756,732.30 = 370,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,969.48x = 756,732.30 × 370,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,969.48x = 280,594,066,643.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,594,066,643.10/504,969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,665.40

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