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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,864.10, 763,187.86 and 371,681.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,864.10, 763,187.86 and 371,681.11 is: 513,078.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,864.10 : 763,187.86 = 371,681.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,864.10/763,187.86 = 371,681.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,864.10x = 763,187.86 × 371,681.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,864.10x = 283,662,510,943.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,662,510,943.33/552,864.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,078.19

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