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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,655.72, 725,404.78 and 283,938.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,655.72, 725,404.78 and 283,938.30 is: 391,834.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,655.72 : 725,404.78 = 283,938.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,655.72/725,404.78 = 283,938.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,655.72x = 725,404.78 × 283,938.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,655.72x = 205,970,200,045.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,970,200,045.07/525,655.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,834.79

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