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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,087.66, 723,243.40 and 297,745.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,087.66, 723,243.40 and 297,745.58 is: 410,890.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,087.66 : 723,243.40 = 297,745.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,087.66/723,243.40 = 297,745.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,087.66x = 723,243.40 × 297,745.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,087.66x = 215,342,525,614.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,342,525,614.17/524,087.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,890.28

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