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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,017.66, 725,700.39 and 334,996.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,017.66, 725,700.39 and 334,996.86 is: 462,165.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,017.66 : 725,700.39 = 334,996.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,017.66/725,700.39 = 334,996.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,017.66x = 725,700.39 × 334,996.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,017.66x = 243,107,351,950.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,107,351,950.78/526,017.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,165.76

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