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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,264.56, 728,827.80 and 301,749.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,264.56, 728,827.80 and 301,749.68 is: 416,313.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,264.56 : 728,827.80 = 301,749.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,264.56/728,827.80 = 301,749.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,264.56x = 728,827.80 × 301,749.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,264.56x = 219,923,555,425.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,923,555,425.10/528,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,313.29

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