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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,567.51, 725,283.86 and 299,213.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,567.51, 725,283.86 and 299,213.01 is: 412,914.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,567.51 : 725,283.86 = 299,213.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,567.51/725,283.86 = 299,213.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,567.51x = 725,283.86 × 299,213.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,567.51x = 217,014,365,358.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,014,365,358.95/525,567.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,914.35

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