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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,638.41, 728,176.73 and 298,116.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,638.41, 728,176.73 and 298,116.09 is: 411,420.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,638.41 : 728,176.73 = 298,116.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,638.41/728,176.73 = 298,116.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,638.41x = 728,176.73 × 298,116.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,638.41x = 217,081,198,086.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,081,198,086.01/527,638.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,420.39

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