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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,335.96, 722,297.88 and 308,463.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,335.96, 722,297.88 and 308,463.48 is: 425,735.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,335.96 : 722,297.88 = 308,463.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,335.96/722,297.88 = 308,463.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,335.96x = 722,297.88 × 308,463.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,335.96x = 222,802,517,661.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,802,517,661.42/523,335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,735.16

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