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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,868.37, 763,193.75 and 371,685.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,868.37, 763,193.75 and 371,685.38 is: 513,084.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,868.37 : 763,193.75 = 371,685.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,868.37/763,193.75 = 371,685.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,868.37x = 763,193.75 × 371,685.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,868.37x = 283,667,958,982.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,667,958,982.38/552,868.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,084.08

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