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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,348.66, 761,150.14 and 371,008.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,348.66, 761,150.14 and 371,008.82 is: 512,186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,348.66 : 761,150.14 = 371,008.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,348.66/761,150.14 = 371,008.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,348.66x = 761,150.14 × 371,008.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,348.66x = 282,393,415,284.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,393,415,284.24/551,348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,186.64

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