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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,362.92, 723,682.26 and 298,042.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,362.92, 723,682.26 and 298,042.44 is: 411,333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,362.92 : 723,682.26 = 298,042.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,362.92/723,682.26 = 298,042.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,362.92x = 723,682.26 × 298,042.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,362.92x = 215,688,026,555.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,688,026,555.11/524,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,333.48

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