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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,509.99, 725,203.77 and 283,792.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,509.99, 725,203.77 and 283,792.55 is: 391,633.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,509.99 : 725,203.77 = 283,792.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,509.99/725,203.77 = 283,792.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,509.99x = 725,203.77 × 283,792.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,509.99x = 205,807,422,467.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,807,422,467.67/525,509.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,633.70

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