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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,183.74, 727,484.79 and 312,343.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,183.74, 727,484.79 and 312,343.66 is: 431,017.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,183.74 : 727,484.79 = 312,343.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,183.74/727,484.79 = 312,343.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,183.74x = 727,484.79 × 312,343.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,183.74x = 227,225,261,902.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,225,261,902.93/527,183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,017.20

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