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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,546.33, 725,253.75 and 283,828.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,546.33, 725,253.75 and 283,828.95 is: 391,683.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,546.33 : 725,253.75 = 283,828.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,546.33/725,253.75 = 283,828.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,546.33x = 725,253.75 × 283,828.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,546.33x = 205,848,010,346.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,848,010,346.06/525,546.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,683.85

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