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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,263.66, 726,078.06 and 322,101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,263.66, 726,078.06 and 322,101.74 is: 444,398.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,263.66 : 726,078.06 = 322,101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,263.66/726,078.06 = 322,101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,263.66x = 726,078.06 × 322,101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,263.66x = 233,871,008,317.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,871,008,317.02/526,263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,398.93

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