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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,275.59, 726,218.53 and 296,759.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,275.59, 726,218.53 and 296,759.51 is: 409,504.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,275.59 : 726,218.53 = 296,759.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,275.59/726,218.53 = 296,759.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,275.59x = 726,218.53 × 296,759.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,275.59x = 215,512,253,754.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,512,253,754.43/526,275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,504.56

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