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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,597.44, 725,324.24 and 283,879.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,597.44, 725,324.24 and 283,879.92 is: 391,754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,597.44 : 725,324.24 = 283,879.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,597.44/725,324.24 = 283,879.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,597.44x = 725,324.24 × 283,879.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,597.44x = 205,904,987,225.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,904,987,225.26/525,597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,754.17

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