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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,868.86, 763,194.44 and 371,685.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,868.86, 763,194.44 and 371,685.88 is: 513,084.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,868.86 : 763,194.44 = 371,685.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,868.86/763,194.44 = 371,685.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,868.86x = 763,194.44 × 371,685.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,868.86x = 283,668,597,042.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,668,597,042.51/552,868.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,084.78

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