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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,121.56, 725,870.10 and 299,606.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,121.56, 725,870.10 and 299,606.68 is: 413,356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,121.56 : 725,870.10 = 299,606.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,121.56/725,870.10 = 299,606.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,121.56x = 725,870.10 × 299,606.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,121.56x = 217,475,530,772.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,475,530,772.27/526,121.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,356.05

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