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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,540.92, 725,870.70 and 375,375.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,540.92, 725,870.70 and 375,375.48 is: 517,479.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,540.92 : 725,870.70 = 375,375.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,540.92/725,870.70 = 375,375.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,540.92x = 725,870.70 × 375,375.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,540.92x = 272,474,062,430.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,474,062,430.44/526,540.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,479.37

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