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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,175.20, 727,455.48 and 312,278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,175.20, 727,455.48 and 312,278.96 is: 430,917.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,175.20 : 727,455.48 = 312,278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,175.20/727,455.48 = 312,278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,175.20x = 727,455.48 × 312,278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,175.20x = 227,169,040,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,169,040,740.70/527,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,917.54

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