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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,032.92, 728,419.42 and 377,217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,032.92, 728,419.42 and 377,217.40 is: 520,369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,032.92 : 728,419.42 = 377,217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,032.92/728,419.42 = 377,217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,032.92x = 728,419.42 × 377,217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,032.92x = 274,772,479,721.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,772,479,721.91/528,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,369.98

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