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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,883.28, 760,996.20 and 372,724.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,883.28, 760,996.20 and 372,724.24 is: 513,952.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,883.28 : 760,996.20 = 372,724.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,883.28/760,996.20 = 372,724.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,883.28x = 760,996.20 × 372,724.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,883.28x = 283,641,730,287.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,641,730,287.89/551,883.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,952.39

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