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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,936.09, 762,658.74 and 369,081.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,936.09, 762,658.74 and 369,081.96 is: 509,070.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,936.09 : 762,658.74 = 369,081.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,936.09/762,658.74 = 369,081.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,936.09x = 762,658.74 × 369,081.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,936.09x = 281,483,582,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,483,582,570.33/552,936.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,070.74

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