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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,281.34, 769,283.69 and 376,238.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,281.34, 769,283.69 and 376,238.51 is: 519,368.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,281.34 : 769,283.69 = 376,238.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,281.34/769,283.69 = 376,238.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,281.34x = 769,283.69 × 376,238.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,281.34x = 289,434,143,565.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,434,143,565.29/557,281.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,368.09

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