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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,388.93, 725,054.52 and 310,713.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,388.93, 725,054.52 and 310,713.01 is: 428,794.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,388.93 : 725,054.52 = 310,713.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,388.93/725,054.52 = 310,713.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,388.93x = 725,054.52 × 310,713.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,388.93x = 225,283,873,132.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,283,873,132.63/525,388.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,794.48

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