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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,389.74, 769,433.10 and 376,346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,389.74, 769,433.10 and 376,346.64 is: 519,517.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,389.74 : 769,433.10 = 376,346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,389.74/769,433.10 = 376,346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,389.74x = 769,433.10 × 376,346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,389.74x = 289,573,561,889.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,573,561,889.78/557,389.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,517.21

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