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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,573.52, 725,076.72 and 388,081.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,573.52, 725,076.72 and 388,081.92 is: 535,394.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,573.52 : 725,076.72 = 388,081.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,573.52/725,076.72 = 388,081.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,573.52x = 725,076.72 × 388,081.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,573.52x = 281,389,165,644.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,389,165,644.90/525,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,394.49

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