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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,501.18, 725,150.34 and 296,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,501.18, 725,150.34 and 296,046 is: 408,520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,501.18 : 725,150.34 = 296,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,501.18/725,150.34 = 296,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,501.18x = 725,150.34 × 296,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,501.18x = 214,677,857,555.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,677,857,555.64/525,501.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,520.22

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