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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,506.41, 726,578.98 and 297,112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,506.41, 726,578.98 and 297,112.46 is: 410,015.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,506.41 : 726,578.98 = 297,112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,506.41/726,578.98 = 297,112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,506.41x = 726,578.98 × 297,112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,506.41x = 215,875,663,756.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,875,663,756.42/526,506.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,015.26

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