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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,863.86, 763,187.54 and 371,680.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,863.86, 763,187.54 and 371,680.88 is: 513,077.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,863.86 : 763,187.54 = 371,680.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,863.86/763,187.54 = 371,680.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,863.86x = 763,187.54 × 371,680.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,863.86x = 283,662,210,797.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,662,210,797.89/552,863.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,077.87

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