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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,171.28, 724,738.44 and 298,811.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,171.28, 724,738.44 and 298,811.92 is: 412,361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,171.28 : 724,738.44 = 298,811.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,171.28/724,738.44 = 298,811.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,171.28x = 724,738.44 × 298,811.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,171.28x = 216,560,484,754.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,560,484,754.21/525,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,361.63

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