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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,874.95, 725,765.09 and 305,160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,874.95, 725,765.09 and 305,160.86 is: 421,155.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,874.95 : 725,765.09 = 305,160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,874.95/725,765.09 = 305,160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,874.95x = 725,765.09 × 305,160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,874.95x = 221,475,096,945.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,475,096,945.09/525,874.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,155.44

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