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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,704.56, 725,471.58 and 299,350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,704.56, 725,471.58 and 299,350.06 is: 413,102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,704.56 : 725,471.58 = 299,350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,704.56/725,471.58 = 299,350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,704.56x = 725,471.58 × 299,350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,704.56x = 217,169,961,001.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,169,961,001.30/525,704.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,102.68

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