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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,525.86, 731,706.08 and 375,373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,525.86, 731,706.08 and 375,373.18 is: 562,227.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,525.86 : 731,706.08 = 375,373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,525.86/731,706.08 = 375,373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,525.86x = 731,706.08 × 375,373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,525.86x = 274,662,837,184.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,662,837,184.10/488,525.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,227.84

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