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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,326.61, 727,769.88 and 297,898.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,326.61, 727,769.88 and 297,898.68 is: 411,133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,326.61 : 727,769.88 = 297,898.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,326.61/727,769.88 = 297,898.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,326.61x = 727,769.88 × 297,898.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,326.61x = 216,801,686,388.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,801,686,388.35/527,326.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,133.59

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