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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,539.42, 725,868.63 and 375,373.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,539.42, 725,868.63 and 375,373.98 is: 517,477.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,539.42 : 725,868.63 = 375,373.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,539.42/725,868.63 = 375,373.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,539.42x = 725,868.63 × 375,373.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,539.42x = 272,472,196,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,472,196,600.25/526,539.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,477.30

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