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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,823.24, 767,300.56 and 372,377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,823.24, 767,300.56 and 372,377.68 is: 514,058.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,823.24 : 767,300.56 = 372,377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,823.24/767,300.56 = 372,377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,823.24x = 767,300.56 × 372,377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,823.24x = 285,725,602,395.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,725,602,395.50/555,823.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,058.39

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