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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,076.12, 725,983.62 and 299,723.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,076.12, 725,983.62 and 299,723.24 is: 413,617.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,076.12 : 725,983.62 = 299,723.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,076.12/725,983.62 = 299,723.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,076.12x = 725,983.62 × 299,723.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,076.12x = 217,594,162,773.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,594,162,773.33/526,076.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,617.26

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