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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,901.28, 767,408.24 and 372,455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,901.28, 767,408.24 and 372,455.72 is: 514,166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,901.28 : 767,408.24 = 372,455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,901.28/767,408.24 = 372,455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,901.28x = 767,408.24 × 372,455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,901.28x = 285,825,588,563.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,825,588,563.13/555,901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,166.09

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