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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,707.20, 723,971.52 and 298,477.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,707.20, 723,971.52 and 298,477.44 is: 411,828.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,707.20 : 723,971.52 = 298,477.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,707.20/723,971.52 = 298,477.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,707.20x = 723,971.52 × 298,477.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,707.20x = 216,089,165,922.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,089,165,922.51/524,707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,828.09

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