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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,526.79, 725,226.95 and 283,809.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,526.79, 725,226.95 and 283,809.38 is: 391,656.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,526.79 : 725,226.95 = 283,809.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,526.79/725,226.95 = 283,809.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,526.79x = 725,226.95 × 283,809.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,526.79x = 205,826,209,619.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,826,209,619.74/525,526.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,656.93

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