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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,868.44, 724,316.66 and 295,425.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,868.44, 724,316.66 and 295,425.59 is: 407,686.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,868.44 : 724,316.66 = 295,425.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,868.44/724,316.66 = 295,425.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,868.44x = 724,316.66 × 295,425.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,868.44x = 213,981,676,627.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,981,676,627.33/524,868.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,686.31

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