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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,555.73, 806,332.62 and 368,563.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,555.73, 806,332.62 and 368,563.73 is: 552,844.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,555.73 : 806,332.62 = 368,563.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,555.73/806,332.62 = 368,563.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,555.73x = 806,332.62 × 368,563.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,555.73x = 297,184,961,067.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,184,961,067.85/537,555.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,844.93

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