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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,659.29, 725,410.10 and 283,941.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,659.29, 725,410.10 and 283,941.86 is: 391,839.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,659.29 : 725,410.10 = 283,941.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,659.29/725,410.10 = 283,941.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,659.29x = 725,410.10 × 283,941.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,659.29x = 205,974,292,859.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,974,292,859.88/525,659.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,839.92

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