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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,539.52, 728,256.84 and 301,141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,539.52, 728,256.84 and 301,141.28 is: 415,718.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,539.52 : 728,256.84 = 301,141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,539.52/728,256.84 = 301,141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,539.52x = 728,256.84 × 301,141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,539.52x = 219,308,196,966.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,308,196,966.36/527,539.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,718.99

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