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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,886.56, 725,546.16 and 299,371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,886.56, 725,546.16 and 299,371.68 is: 413,031.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,886.56 : 725,546.16 = 299,371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,886.56/725,546.16 = 299,371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,886.56x = 725,546.16 × 299,371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,886.56x = 217,207,972,836.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,207,972,836.75/525,886.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,031.99

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