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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,788.12, 726,889.40 and 319,948.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,788.12, 726,889.40 and 319,948.88 is: 441,481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,788.12 : 726,889.40 = 319,948.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,788.12/726,889.40 = 319,948.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,788.12x = 726,889.40 × 319,948.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,788.12x = 232,567,444,179.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,567,444,179.68/526,788.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,481.95

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