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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,558.08, 767,805.36 and 375,203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,558.08, 767,805.36 and 375,203.76 is: 517,616.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,558.08 : 767,805.36 = 375,203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,558.08/767,805.36 = 375,203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,558.08x = 767,805.36 × 375,203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,558.08x = 288,083,458,020.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,083,458,020.15/556,558.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,616.16

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