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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,725.28, 726,754.03 and 319,987.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,725.28, 726,754.03 and 319,987.66 is: 441,505.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,725.28 : 726,754.03 = 319,987.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,725.28/726,754.03 = 319,987.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,725.28x = 726,754.03 × 319,987.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,725.28x = 232,552,318,902.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,552,318,902.61/526,725.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,505.90

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