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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,644.97, 729,540.94 and 299,202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,644.97, 729,540.94 and 299,202.24 is: 412,905.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,644.97 : 729,540.94 = 299,202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,644.97/729,540.94 = 299,202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,644.97x = 729,540.94 × 299,202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,644.97x = 218,280,282,671.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,280,282,671.70/528,644.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,905.25

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