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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,016.66, 725,699.01 and 334,995.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,016.66, 725,699.01 and 334,995.86 is: 462,164.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,016.66 : 725,699.01 = 334,995.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,016.66/725,699.01 = 334,995.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,016.66x = 725,699.01 × 334,995.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,016.66x = 243,106,163,956.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,106,163,956.10/526,016.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,164.38

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