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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,954.44, 724,430.82 and 298,599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,954.44, 724,430.82 and 298,599.40 is: 412,063.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,954.44 : 724,430.82 = 298,599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,954.44/724,430.82 = 298,599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,954.44x = 724,430.82 × 298,599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,954.44x = 216,314,608,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,314,608,193.51/524,954.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,063.58

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