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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,092.80, 769,007.52 and 375,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,092.80, 769,007.52 and 375,912 is: 518,906.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,092.80 : 769,007.52 = 375,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,092.80/769,007.52 = 375,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,092.80x = 769,007.52 × 375,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,092.80x = 289,079,154,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,079,154,858.24/557,092.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,906.64

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