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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,206.33, 725,688.18 and 344,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,206.33, 725,688.18 and 344,853 is: 475,584.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,206.33 : 725,688.18 = 344,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,206.33/725,688.18 = 344,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,206.33x = 725,688.18 × 344,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,206.33x = 250,255,745,937.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,255,745,937.54/526,206.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,584.83

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