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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,660.98, 725,412.44 and 283,943.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,660.98, 725,412.44 and 283,943.55 is: 391,842.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,660.98 : 725,412.44 = 283,943.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,660.98/725,412.44 = 283,943.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,660.98x = 725,412.44 × 283,943.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,660.98x = 205,976,182,008.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,976,182,008.04/525,660.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,842.26

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