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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,808.99, 750,477.72 and 372,087.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,808.99, 750,477.72 and 372,087.13 is: 513,494.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,808.99 : 750,477.72 = 372,087.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,808.99/750,477.72 = 372,087.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,808.99x = 750,477.72 × 372,087.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,808.99x = 279,243,100,963.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,243,100,963.74/543,808.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,494.83

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