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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,652.62, 729,541.62 and 302,298.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,652.62, 729,541.62 and 302,298.12 is: 417,171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,652.62 : 729,541.62 = 302,298.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,652.62/729,541.62 = 302,298.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,652.62x = 729,541.62 × 302,298.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,652.62x = 220,539,060,187.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,539,060,187.75/528,652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,171.98

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