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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,532.12, 518,060.60 and 332,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,532.12, 518,060.60 and 332,555.40 is: 458,772.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,532.12 : 518,060.60 = 332,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,532.12/518,060.60 = 332,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,532.12x = 518,060.60 × 332,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,532.12x = 172,283,850,057.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,283,850,057.24/375,532.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,772.61

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