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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,001.92, 728,638.17 and 298,604.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,001.92, 728,638.17 and 298,604.25 is: 412,071.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,001.92 : 728,638.17 = 298,604.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,001.92/728,638.17 = 298,604.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,001.92x = 728,638.17 × 298,604.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,001.92x = 217,574,454,274.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,574,454,274.22/528,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,071.33

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