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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,881.41, 762,683.71 and 380,500.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,881.41, 762,683.71 and 380,500.10 is: 524,888.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,881.41 : 762,683.71 = 380,500.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,881.41/762,683.71 = 380,500.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,881.41x = 762,683.71 × 380,500.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,881.41x = 290,201,227,923.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,201,227,923.37/552,881.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,888.74

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