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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,738.93, 726,902.23 and 297,305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,738.93, 726,902.23 and 297,305.92 is: 410,283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,738.93 : 726,902.23 = 297,305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,738.93/726,902.23 = 297,305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,738.93x = 726,902.23 × 297,305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,738.93x = 216,112,336,240.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,112,336,240.20/526,738.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,283.58

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