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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,710.56, 725,479.86 and 299,356.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,710.56, 725,479.86 and 299,356.06 is: 413,110.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,710.56 : 725,479.86 = 299,356.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,710.56/725,479.86 = 299,356.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,710.56x = 725,479.86 × 299,356.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,710.56x = 217,176,792,498.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,176,792,498.95/525,710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,110.96

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