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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,107.81, 724,605.72 and 295,591.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,107.81, 724,605.72 and 295,591.73 is: 407,892.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,107.81 : 724,605.72 = 295,591.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,107.81/724,605.72 = 295,591.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,107.81x = 724,605.72 × 295,591.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,107.81x = 214,187,460,181.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,187,460,181.16/525,107.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,892.35

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