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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,541.92, 725,872.08 and 375,376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,541.92, 725,872.08 and 375,376.48 is: 517,480.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,541.92 : 725,872.08 = 375,376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,541.92/725,872.08 = 375,376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,541.92x = 725,872.08 × 375,376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,541.92x = 272,475,306,320.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,475,306,320.68/526,541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,480.75

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