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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,035.84, 756,832 and 370,863.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,035.84, 756,832 and 370,863.52 is: 555,765.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,035.84 : 756,832 = 370,863.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,035.84/756,832 = 370,863.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,035.84x = 756,832 × 370,863.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,035.84x = 280,681,379,568.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,681,379,568.64/505,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,765.27

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