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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,431.68, 727,707.99 and 331,219.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,431.68, 727,707.99 and 331,219.29 is: 456,989.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,431.68 : 727,707.99 = 331,219.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,431.68/727,707.99 = 331,219.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,431.68x = 727,707.99 × 331,219.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,431.68x = 241,030,923,775.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,030,923,775.13/527,431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,989.85

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