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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,528.86, 725,229.79 and 283,811.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,528.86, 725,229.79 and 283,811.41 is: 391,659.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,528.86 : 725,229.79 = 283,811.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,528.86/725,229.79 = 283,811.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,528.86x = 725,229.79 × 283,811.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,528.86x = 205,828,489,273.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,828,489,273.90/525,528.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,659.73

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