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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,541.42, 725,871.39 and 375,375.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,541.42, 725,871.39 and 375,375.98 is: 517,480.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,541.42 : 725,871.39 = 375,375.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,541.42/725,871.39 = 375,375.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,541.42x = 725,871.39 × 375,375.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,541.42x = 272,474,684,375.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,474,684,375.21/526,541.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,480.06

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