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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,770.06, 725,561.78 and 284,051.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,770.06, 725,561.78 and 284,051.88 is: 391,991.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,770.06 : 725,561.78 = 284,051.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,770.06/725,561.78 = 284,051.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,770.06x = 725,561.78 × 284,051.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,770.06x = 206,097,186,244.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,097,186,244.89/525,770.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,991.11

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