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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,276.84, 770,173.36 and 372,050.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,276.84, 770,173.36 and 372,050.16 is: 513,263.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,276.84 : 770,173.36 = 372,050.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,276.84/770,173.36 = 372,050.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,276.84x = 770,173.36 × 372,050.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,276.84x = 286,543,121,815.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,543,121,815.74/558,276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,263.49

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