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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,406.01, 776,609.52 and 373,460.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,406.01, 776,609.52 and 373,460.22 is: 560,551.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,406.01 : 776,609.52 = 373,460.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,406.01/776,609.52 = 373,460.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,406.01x = 776,609.52 × 373,460.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,406.01x = 290,032,762,193.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,032,762,193.29/517,406.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,551.59

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