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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,008.44, 768,392.10 and 375,490.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,008.44, 768,392.10 and 375,490.68 is: 517,988.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,008.44 : 768,392.10 = 375,490.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,008.44/768,392.10 = 375,490.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,008.44x = 768,392.10 × 375,490.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,008.44x = 288,524,072,135.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,524,072,135.63/557,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,988.69

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