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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,976.56, 725,670.36 and 299,461.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,976.56, 725,670.36 and 299,461.68 is: 413,156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,976.56 : 725,670.36 = 299,461.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,976.56/725,670.36 = 299,461.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,976.56x = 725,670.36 × 299,461.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,976.56x = 217,310,465,131.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,310,465,131.81/525,976.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,156.18

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