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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,863.57, 763,187.13 and 371,680.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,863.57, 763,187.13 and 371,680.58 is: 513,077.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,863.57 : 763,187.13 = 371,680.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,863.57/763,187.13 = 371,680.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,863.57x = 763,187.13 × 371,680.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,863.57x = 283,661,832,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,661,832,779.15/552,863.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,077.46

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