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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,601.16, 725,330.42 and 299,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,601.16, 725,330.42 and 299,246.76 is: 412,961.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,601.16 : 725,330.42 = 299,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,601.16/725,330.42 = 299,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,601.16x = 725,330.42 × 299,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,601.16x = 217,052,778,114.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,052,778,114.44/525,601.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,961.00

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