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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,328.97, 726,338.30 and 290,590.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,328.97, 726,338.30 and 290,590.41 is: 401,017.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,328.97 : 726,338.30 = 290,590.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,328.97/726,338.30 = 290,590.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,328.97x = 726,338.30 × 290,590.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,328.97x = 211,066,944,395.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,066,944,395.70/526,328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,017.15

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