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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,345.16, 761,145.30 and 371,005.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,345.16, 761,145.30 and 371,005.32 is: 512,181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,345.16 : 761,145.30 = 371,005.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,345.16/761,145.30 = 371,005.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,345.16x = 761,145.30 × 371,005.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,345.16x = 282,388,955,593.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,388,955,593.00/551,345.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,181.80

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