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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,571.97, 727,953.45 and 295,003.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,571.97, 727,953.45 and 295,003.10 is: 407,050.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,571.97 : 727,953.45 = 295,003.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,571.97/727,953.45 = 295,003.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,571.97x = 727,953.45 × 295,003.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,571.97x = 214,748,524,405.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,748,524,405.70/527,571.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,050.67

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