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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,674.16, 727,166.64 and 345,693.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,674.16, 727,166.64 and 345,693.76 is: 477,291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,674.16 : 727,166.64 = 345,693.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,674.16/727,166.64 = 345,693.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,674.16x = 727,166.64 × 345,693.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,674.16x = 251,376,969,928.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,376,969,928.17/526,674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,291.25

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