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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,669.22, 725,423.82 and 283,951.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,669.22, 725,423.82 and 283,951.80 is: 391,853.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,669.22 : 725,423.82 = 283,951.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,669.22/725,423.82 = 283,951.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,669.22x = 725,423.82 × 283,951.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,669.22x = 205,985,399,451.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,985,399,451.88/525,669.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,853.64

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