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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,357.76, 727,627.72 and 312,460.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,357.76, 727,627.72 and 312,460.68 is: 431,121.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,357.76 : 727,627.72 = 312,460.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,357.76/727,627.72 = 312,460.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,357.76x = 727,627.72 × 312,460.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,357.76x = 227,355,052,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,355,052,178.05/527,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,121.09

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