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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,857.08, 725,640.78 and 311,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,857.08, 725,640.78 and 311,006.20 is: 429,163.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,857.08 : 725,640.78 = 311,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,857.08/725,640.78 = 311,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,857.08x = 725,640.78 × 311,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,857.08x = 225,678,781,552.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,678,781,552.84/525,857.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,163.72

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