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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,864.63, 763,188.59 and 371,681.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,864.63, 763,188.59 and 371,681.64 is: 513,078.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,864.63 : 763,188.59 = 371,681.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,864.63/763,188.59 = 371,681.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,864.63x = 763,188.59 × 371,681.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,864.63x = 283,663,186,760.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,663,186,760.49/552,864.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,078.92

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