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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,828.78, 725,643.75 and 299,495.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,828.78, 725,643.75 and 299,495.34 is: 413,303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,828.78 : 725,643.75 = 299,495.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,828.78/725,643.75 = 299,495.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,828.78x = 725,643.75 × 299,495.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,828.78x = 217,326,921,625.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,326,921,625.13/525,828.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,303.59

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