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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,171.65, 727,481.33 and 297,738.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,171.65, 727,481.33 and 297,738.34 is: 410,870.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,171.65 : 727,481.33 = 297,738.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,171.65/727,481.33 = 297,738.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,171.65x = 727,481.33 × 297,738.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,171.65x = 216,599,082,086.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,599,082,086.50/527,171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,870.13

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