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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,934.09, 762,655.98 and 369,079.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,934.09, 762,655.98 and 369,079.96 is: 509,067.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,934.09 : 762,655.98 = 369,079.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,934.09/762,655.98 = 369,079.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,934.09x = 762,655.98 × 369,079.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,934.09x = 281,481,038,592.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,481,038,592.16/552,934.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,067.98

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