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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,862.46, 763,185.59 and 371,679.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,862.46, 763,185.59 and 371,679.47 is: 513,075.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,862.46 : 763,185.59 = 371,679.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,862.46/763,185.59 = 371,679.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,862.46x = 763,185.59 × 371,679.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,862.46x = 283,660,416,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,660,416,274.95/552,862.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,075.92

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