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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,388.52, 759,752.46 and 369,034.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,388.52, 759,752.46 and 369,034.38 is: 509,412.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,388.52 : 759,752.46 = 369,034.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,388.52/759,752.46 = 369,034.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,388.52x = 759,752.46 × 369,034.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,388.52x = 280,374,778,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,374,778,029.58/550,388.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,412.47

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