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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,410.79, 727,811.92 and 309,615.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,410.79, 727,811.92 and 309,615.99 is: 427,261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,410.79 : 727,811.92 = 309,615.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,410.79/727,811.92 = 309,615.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,410.79x = 727,811.92 × 309,615.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,410.79x = 225,342,208,144.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,342,208,144.60/527,410.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,261.28

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