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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,038.48, 723,152.28 and 297,658.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,038.48, 723,152.28 and 297,658.96 is: 410,757.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,038.48 : 723,152.28 = 297,658.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,038.48/723,152.28 = 297,658.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,038.48x = 723,152.28 × 297,658.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,038.48x = 215,252,755,586.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,252,755,586.43/524,038.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,757.54

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