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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,423.48, 727,665.36 and 297,947.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,423.48, 727,665.36 and 297,947.24 is: 411,066.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,423.48 : 727,665.36 = 297,947.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,423.48/727,665.36 = 297,947.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,423.48x = 727,665.36 × 297,947.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,423.48x = 216,805,885,655.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,805,885,655.61/527,423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,066.05

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