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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,870.02, 763,196.04 and 371,687.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,870.02, 763,196.04 and 371,687.03 is: 513,086.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,870.02 : 763,196.04 = 371,687.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,870.02/763,196.04 = 371,687.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,870.02x = 763,196.04 × 371,687.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,870.02x = 283,670,065,599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,670,065,599.38/552,870.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,086.36

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