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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,988.06, 725,686.23 and 299,473.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,988.06, 725,686.23 and 299,473.18 is: 413,172.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,988.06 : 725,686.23 = 299,473.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,988.06/725,686.23 = 299,473.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,988.06x = 725,686.23 × 299,473.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,988.06x = 217,323,562,980.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,323,562,980.31/525,988.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,172.05

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