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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,048.29, 789,297.90 and 301,725.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,048.29, 789,297.90 and 301,725.33 is: 451,858.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,048.29 : 789,297.90 = 301,725.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,048.29/789,297.90 = 301,725.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,048.29x = 789,297.90 × 301,725.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,048.29x = 238,151,165,399.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,151,165,399.32/527,048.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,858.34

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