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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,660.81, 725,411.80 and 283,943.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,660.81, 725,411.80 and 283,943.39 is: 391,841.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,660.81 : 725,411.80 = 283,943.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,660.81/725,411.80 = 283,943.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,660.81x = 725,411.80 × 283,943.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,660.81x = 205,975,882,365.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,975,882,365.87/525,660.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,841.81

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