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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,773.88, 726,980.91 and 297,370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,773.88, 726,980.91 and 297,370.04 is: 410,389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,773.88 : 726,980.91 = 297,370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,773.88/726,980.91 = 297,370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,773.88x = 726,980.91 × 297,370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,773.88x = 216,182,337,535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,182,337,535.89/526,773.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,389.25

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