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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,347.44, 758,856.72 and 372,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506,347.44, 758,856.72 and 372,601.44 is: 558,413.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,347.44 : 758,856.72 = 372,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,347.44/758,856.72 = 372,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,347.44x = 758,856.72 × 372,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,347.44x = 282,751,106,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,751,106,625.68/506,347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,413.22

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