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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,073.16, 723,223.38 and 297,731.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,073.16, 723,223.38 and 297,731.08 is: 410,870.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,073.16 : 723,223.38 = 297,731.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,073.16/723,223.38 = 297,731.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,073.16x = 723,223.38 × 297,731.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,073.16x = 215,326,078,008.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,326,078,008.65/524,073.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,870.26

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