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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,523.95, 725,222.90 and 283,806.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,523.95, 725,222.90 and 283,806.45 is: 391,652.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,523.95 : 725,222.90 = 283,806.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,523.95/725,222.90 = 283,806.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,523.95x = 725,222.90 × 283,806.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,523.95x = 205,822,937,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,822,937,417.22/525,523.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,652.82

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