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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,935.62, 727,307.40 and 343,631.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,935.62, 727,307.40 and 343,631.12 is: 474,299.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,935.62 : 727,307.40 = 343,631.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,935.62/727,307.40 = 343,631.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,935.62x = 727,307.40 × 343,631.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,935.62x = 249,925,452,809.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,925,452,809.75/526,935.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,299.79

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