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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,157.06, 725,919.07 and 299,642.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,157.06, 725,919.07 and 299,642.18 is: 413,405.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,157.06 : 725,919.07 = 299,642.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,157.06/725,919.07 = 299,642.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,157.06x = 725,919.07 × 299,642.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,157.06x = 217,515,972,638.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,515,972,638.37/526,157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,405.03

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