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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,250.72, 803,011.08 and 377,786.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,250.72, 803,011.08 and 377,786.72 is: 566,775.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,250.72 : 803,011.08 = 377,786.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,250.72/803,011.08 = 377,786.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,250.72x = 803,011.08 × 377,786.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,250.72x = 303,366,922,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,366,922,036.86/535,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,775.36

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