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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,250.46, 726,557.70 and 365,049.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,250.46, 726,557.70 and 365,049.12 is: 503,998.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,250.46 : 726,557.70 = 365,049.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,250.46/726,557.70 = 365,049.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,250.46x = 726,557.70 × 365,049.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,250.46x = 265,229,249,014.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,229,249,014.22/526,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,998.13

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