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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,514.11, 518,035.77 and 332,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,514.11, 518,035.77 and 332,537.40 is: 458,747.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,514.11 : 518,035.77 = 332,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,514.11/518,035.77 = 332,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,514.11x = 518,035.77 × 332,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,514.11x = 172,266,268,062.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,266,268,062.80/375,514.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,747.79

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