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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,960.89, 726,483.33 and 333,272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,960.89, 726,483.33 and 333,272.07 is: 459,458.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,960.89 : 726,483.33 = 333,272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,960.89/726,483.33 = 333,272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,960.89x = 726,483.33 × 333,272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,960.89x = 242,116,603,209.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,116,603,209.59/526,960.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,458.39

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