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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,770.28, 725,563.01 and 284,052.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,770.28, 725,563.01 and 284,052.85 is: 391,992.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,770.28 : 725,563.01 = 284,052.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,770.28/725,563.01 = 284,052.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,770.28x = 725,563.01 × 284,052.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,770.28x = 206,098,240,845.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,098,240,845.08/525,770.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,992.95

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