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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,545.33, 725,252.37 and 283,827.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,545.33, 725,252.37 and 283,827.95 is: 391,682.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,545.33 : 725,252.37 = 283,827.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,545.33/725,252.37 = 283,827.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,545.33x = 725,252.37 × 283,827.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,545.33x = 205,846,892,636.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,846,892,636.22/525,545.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,682.47

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