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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,822.24, 767,299.18 and 372,376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,822.24, 767,299.18 and 372,376.68 is: 514,057.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,822.24 : 767,299.18 = 372,376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,822.24/767,299.18 = 372,376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,822.24x = 767,299.18 × 372,376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,822.24x = 285,724,321,215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,724,321,215.12/555,822.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,057.01

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