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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,730.52, 726,897.48 and 297,333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,730.52, 726,897.48 and 297,333.66 is: 410,325.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,730.52 : 726,897.48 = 297,333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,730.52/726,897.48 = 297,333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,730.52x = 726,897.48 × 297,333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,730.52x = 216,131,088,173.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,131,088,173.18/526,730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,325.74

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