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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,528.79, 725,229.70 and 283,811.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,528.79, 725,229.70 and 283,811.38 is: 391,659.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,528.79 : 725,229.70 = 283,811.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,528.79/725,229.70 = 283,811.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,528.79x = 725,229.70 × 283,811.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,528.79x = 205,828,441,973.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,828,441,973.99/525,528.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,659.69

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