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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,071.78, 726,050.16 and 296,676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,071.78, 726,050.16 and 296,676.24 is: 409,453.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,071.78 : 726,050.16 = 296,676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,071.78/726,050.16 = 296,676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,071.78x = 726,050.16 × 296,676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,071.78x = 215,401,831,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,401,831,520.20/526,071.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,453.31

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