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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,513.77, 725,208.95 and 283,796.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,513.77, 725,208.95 and 283,796.31 is: 391,638.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,513.77 : 725,208.95 = 283,796.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,513.77/725,208.95 = 283,796.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,513.77x = 725,208.95 × 283,796.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,513.77x = 205,811,621,742.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,811,621,742.34/525,513.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,638.87

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