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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,546.70, 727,932.20 and 312,652.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,546.70, 727,932.20 and 312,652.08 is: 431,411.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,546.70 : 727,932.20 = 312,652.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,546.70/727,932.20 = 312,652.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,546.70x = 727,932.20 × 312,652.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,546.70x = 227,589,514,865.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,589,514,865.72/527,546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,411.12

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