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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,515.84, 725,211.86 and 283,798.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,515.84, 725,211.86 and 283,798.41 is: 391,641.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,515.84 : 725,211.86 = 283,798.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,515.84/725,211.86 = 283,798.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,515.84x = 725,211.86 × 283,798.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,515.84x = 205,813,972,781.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,813,972,781.14/525,515.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,641.81

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