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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,285.84, 769,289.90 and 376,243.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,285.84, 769,289.90 and 376,243.01 is: 519,374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,285.84 : 769,289.90 = 376,243.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,285.84/769,289.90 = 376,243.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,285.84x = 769,289.90 × 376,243.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,285.84x = 289,439,947,538.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,439,947,538.60/557,285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,374.31

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