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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,451, 725,123.22 and 299,096.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,451, 725,123.22 and 299,096.52 is: 412,753.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,451 : 725,123.22 = 299,096.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,451/725,123.22 = 299,096.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,451x = 725,123.22 × 299,096.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,451x = 216,881,831,673.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,881,831,673.19/525,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,753.68

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