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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,773.67, 725,566.75 and 284,055.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,773.67, 725,566.75 and 284,055.49 is: 391,996.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,773.67 : 725,566.75 = 284,055.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,773.67/725,566.75 = 284,055.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,773.67x = 725,566.75 × 284,055.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,773.67x = 206,101,218,698.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,101,218,698.96/525,773.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,996.08

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