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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,588.92, 723,994.14 and 298,268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,588.92, 723,994.14 and 298,268.44 is: 411,645.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,588.92 : 723,994.14 = 298,268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,588.92/723,994.14 = 298,268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,588.92x = 723,994.14 × 298,268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,588.92x = 215,944,602,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,944,602,706.94/524,588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,645.38

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