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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,365.76, 727,638.72 and 312,468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,365.76, 727,638.72 and 312,468.72 is: 431,132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,365.76 : 727,638.72 = 312,468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,365.76/727,638.72 = 312,468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,365.76x = 727,638.72 × 312,468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,365.76x = 227,364,339,460.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,364,339,460.84/527,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,132.16

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