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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,622.57, 759,998.82 and 376,263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,622.57, 759,998.82 and 376,263.35 is: 519,338.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,622.57 : 759,998.82 = 376,263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,622.57/759,998.82 = 376,263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,622.57x = 759,998.82 × 376,263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,622.57x = 285,959,696,798.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,959,696,798.27/550,622.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,338.86

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