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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,826.24, 767,304.70 and 372,380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,826.24, 767,304.70 and 372,380.68 is: 514,062.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,826.24 : 767,304.70 = 372,380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,826.24/767,304.70 = 372,380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,826.24x = 767,304.70 × 372,380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,826.24x = 285,729,445,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,729,445,953.20/555,826.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,062.53

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