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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,663.82, 768,326.86 and 370,986.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,663.82, 768,326.86 and 370,986.31 is: 555,995.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,663.82 : 768,326.86 = 370,986.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,663.82/768,326.86 = 370,986.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,663.82x = 768,326.86 × 370,986.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,663.82x = 285,038,746,665.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,038,746,665.29/512,663.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,995.44

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