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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,894.27, 727,131.71 and 322,905.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,894.27, 727,131.71 and 322,905.78 is: 445,620.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,894.27 : 727,131.71 = 322,905.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,894.27/727,131.71 = 322,905.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,894.27x = 727,131.71 × 322,905.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,894.27x = 234,795,030,175.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,795,030,175.72/526,894.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,620.77

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