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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,936.78, 762,659.68 and 369,082.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,936.78, 762,659.68 and 369,082.65 is: 509,071.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,936.78 : 762,659.68 = 369,082.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,936.78/762,659.68 = 369,082.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,936.78x = 762,659.68 × 369,082.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,936.78x = 281,484,455,742.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,484,455,742.55/552,936.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,071.68

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