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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,514.84, 725,210.48 and 283,797.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,514.84, 725,210.48 and 283,797.41 is: 391,640.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,514.84 : 725,210.48 = 283,797.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,514.84/725,210.48 = 283,797.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,514.84x = 725,210.48 × 283,797.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,514.84x = 205,812,854,625.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,812,854,625.15/525,514.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,640.43

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