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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,566.04, 725,281.08 and 283,848.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,566.04, 725,281.08 and 283,848.66 is: 391,711.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,566.04 : 725,281.08 = 283,848.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,566.04/725,281.08 = 283,848.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,566.04x = 725,281.08 × 283,848.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,566.04x = 205,870,062,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,870,062,681.35/525,566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,711.12

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