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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,968.41, 729,197.81 and 357,907.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,968.41, 729,197.81 and 357,907.29 is: 494,319.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,968.41 : 729,197.81 = 357,907.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,968.41/729,197.81 = 357,907.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,968.41x = 729,197.81 × 357,907.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,968.41x = 260,985,210,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,985,210,261.50/527,968.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,319.75

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