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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,571.26, 725,289.04 and 299,216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,571.26, 725,289.04 and 299,216.76 is: 412,919.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,571.26 : 725,289.04 = 299,216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,571.26/725,289.04 = 299,216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,571.26x = 725,289.04 × 299,216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,571.26x = 217,018,636,612.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,018,636,612.31/525,571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,919.53

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