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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,596.92, 761,464.32 and 368,139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,596.92, 761,464.32 and 368,139.24 is: 508,206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,596.92 : 761,464.32 = 368,139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,596.92/761,464.32 = 368,139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,596.92x = 761,464.32 × 368,139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,596.92x = 280,324,896,051.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,324,896,051.92/551,596.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,206.06

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