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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,293.79, 727,710.22 and 297,893.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,293.79, 727,710.22 and 297,893.17 is: 411,117.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,293.79 : 727,710.22 = 297,893.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,293.79/727,710.22 = 297,893.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,293.79x = 727,710.22 × 297,893.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,293.79x = 216,779,903,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,779,903,303.06/527,293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,117.88

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