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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,533.75, 1,075,474 and 375,222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,533.75, 1,075,474 and 375,222.15 is: 563,185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,533.75 : 1,075,474 = 375,222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,533.75/1,075,474 = 375,222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,533.75x = 1,075,474 × 375,222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,533.75x = 403,541,666,549.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,541,666,549.10/716,533.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,185.85

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