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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,041.64, 725,981.70 and 322,091.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,041.64, 725,981.70 and 322,091.56 is: 444,513.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,041.64 : 725,981.70 = 322,091.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,041.64/725,981.70 = 322,091.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,041.64x = 725,981.70 × 322,091.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,041.64x = 233,832,578,284.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,832,578,284.45/526,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,513.44

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