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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,409.89, 726,268.97 and 429,446.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,409.89, 726,268.97 and 429,446.14 is: 592,491.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,409.89 : 726,268.97 = 429,446.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,409.89/726,268.97 = 429,446.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,409.89x = 726,268.97 × 429,446.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,409.89x = 311,893,405,026.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,893,405,026.22/526,409.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,491.54

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