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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,902.53, 767,409.97 and 372,456.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,902.53, 767,409.97 and 372,456.97 is: 514,167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,902.53 : 767,409.97 = 372,456.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,902.53/767,409.97 = 372,456.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,902.53x = 767,409.97 × 372,456.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,902.53x = 285,827,192,173.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,827,192,173.99/555,902.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,167.82

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