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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,698.72, 725,463.56 and 283,981.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,698.72, 725,463.56 and 283,981.20 is: 391,893.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,698.72 : 725,463.56 = 283,981.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,698.72/725,463.56 = 283,981.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,698.72x = 725,463.56 × 283,981.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,698.72x = 206,018,012,325.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,018,012,325.07/525,698.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,893.69

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