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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,802.50, 725,607.45 and 299,469.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,802.50, 725,607.45 and 299,469.06 is: 413,267.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,802.50 : 725,607.45 = 299,469.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,802.50/725,607.45 = 299,469.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,802.50x = 725,607.45 × 299,469.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,802.50x = 217,296,980,980.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,296,980,980.50/525,802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,267.30

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