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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,708.56, 725,224.92 and 344,342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,708.56, 725,224.92 and 344,342 is: 475,026.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,708.56 : 725,224.92 = 344,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,708.56/725,224.92 = 344,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,708.56x = 725,224.92 × 344,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,708.56x = 249,725,399,402.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,725,399,402.64/525,708.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,026.31

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