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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,352.66, 761,155.65 and 371,012.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,352.66, 761,155.65 and 371,012.82 is: 512,192.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,352.66 : 761,155.65 = 371,012.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,352.66/761,155.65 = 371,012.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,352.66x = 761,155.65 × 371,012.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,352.66x = 282,398,504,165.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,398,504,165.43/551,352.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,192.15

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