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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,867.37, 763,192.37 and 371,684.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,867.37, 763,192.37 and 371,684.38 is: 513,082.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,867.37 : 763,192.37 = 371,684.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,867.37/763,192.37 = 371,684.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,867.37x = 763,192.37 × 371,684.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,867.37x = 283,666,682,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,666,682,864.18/552,867.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,082.70

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