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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,283.91, 769,287.21 and 376,241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,283.91, 769,287.21 and 376,241.06 is: 519,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,283.91 : 769,287.21 = 376,241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,283.91/769,287.21 = 376,241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,283.91x = 769,287.21 × 376,241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,283.91x = 289,437,435,334.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,437,435,334.84/557,283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,371.60

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