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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,853.17, 750,538.44 and 372,131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,853.17, 750,538.44 and 372,131.10 is: 513,555.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,853.17 : 750,538.44 = 372,131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,853.17/750,538.44 = 372,131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,853.17x = 750,538.44 × 372,131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,853.17x = 279,298,695,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,298,695,269.48/543,853.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,555.33

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