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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,687.85, 725,448.49 and 283,970.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,687.85, 725,448.49 and 283,970.35 is: 391,878.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,687.85 : 725,448.49 = 283,970.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,687.85/725,448.49 = 283,970.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,687.85x = 725,448.49 × 283,970.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,687.85x = 206,005,861,612.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,005,861,612.27/525,687.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,878.68

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