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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,666.81, 739,819.82 and 375,020.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,666.81, 739,819.82 and 375,020.16 is: 516,982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,666.81 : 739,819.82 = 375,020.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,666.81/739,819.82 = 375,020.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,666.81x = 739,819.82 × 375,020.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,666.81x = 277,447,345,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,447,345,392.47/536,666.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,982.50

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