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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,422.98, 727,664.67 and 297,946.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,422.98, 727,664.67 and 297,946.74 is: 411,065.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,422.98 : 727,664.67 = 297,946.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,422.98/727,664.67 = 297,946.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,422.98x = 727,664.67 × 297,946.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,422.98x = 216,805,316,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,805,316,239.68/527,422.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,065.36

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