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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,432.68, 727,709.37 and 331,220.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,432.68, 727,709.37 and 331,220.29 is: 456,991.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,432.68 : 727,709.37 = 331,220.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,432.68/727,709.37 = 331,220.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,432.68x = 727,709.37 × 331,220.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,432.68x = 241,032,108,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,032,108,567.12/527,432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,991.23

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