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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,498.72, 729,023.22 and 337,296.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,498.72, 729,023.22 and 337,296.60 is: 465,274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,498.72 : 729,023.22 = 337,296.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,498.72/729,023.22 = 337,296.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,498.72x = 729,023.22 × 337,296.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,498.72x = 245,897,053,427.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,897,053,427.05/528,498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,274.64

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