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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,768.21, 725,560.47 and 284,050.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,768.21, 725,560.47 and 284,050.65 is: 391,990.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,768.21 : 725,560.47 = 284,050.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,768.21/725,560.47 = 284,050.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,768.21x = 725,560.47 × 284,050.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,768.21x = 206,095,923,117.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,095,923,117.81/525,768.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,990.08

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