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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,017.16, 725,699.70 and 334,996.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,017.16, 725,699.70 and 334,996.36 is: 462,165.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,017.16 : 725,699.70 = 334,996.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,017.16/725,699.70 = 334,996.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,017.16x = 725,699.70 × 334,996.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,017.16x = 243,106,757,953.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,106,757,953.09/526,017.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,165.07

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