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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,625.53, 785,558.52 and 383,769.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,625.53, 785,558.52 and 383,769.89 is: 573,552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,625.53 : 785,558.52 = 383,769.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,625.53/785,558.52 = 383,769.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,625.53x = 785,558.52 × 383,769.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,625.53x = 301,473,702,881.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,473,702,881.17/525,625.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,552.25

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