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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,591.44, 758,546.70 and 375,626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,591.44, 758,546.70 and 375,626.12 is: 518,439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,591.44 : 758,546.70 = 375,626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,591.44/758,546.70 = 375,626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,591.44x = 758,546.70 × 375,626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,591.44x = 284,929,953,759.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,929,953,759.80/549,591.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,439.58

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