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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,767.16, 739,956.87 and 375,119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,767.16, 739,956.87 and 375,119.91 is: 517,119.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,767.16 : 739,956.87 = 375,119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,767.16/739,956.87 = 375,119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,767.16x = 739,956.87 × 375,119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,767.16x = 277,572,554,478.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,572,554,478.28/536,767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,119.11

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