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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,917.42, 761,960.67 and 401,775.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,917.42, 761,960.67 and 401,775.02 is: 553,675.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,917.42 : 761,960.67 = 401,775.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,917.42/761,960.67 = 401,775.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,917.42x = 761,960.67 × 401,775.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,917.42x = 306,136,763,428.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,136,763,428.46/552,917.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,675.38

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