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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,114.88, 771,044.28 and 375,767.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,114.88, 771,044.28 and 375,767.60 is: 518,200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,114.88 : 771,044.28 = 375,767.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,114.88/771,044.28 = 375,767.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,114.88x = 771,044.28 × 375,767.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,114.88x = 289,733,458,589.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,733,458,589.33/559,114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,200.23

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