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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,775.67, 725,569.51 and 284,057.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,775.67, 725,569.51 and 284,057.49 is: 391,998.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,775.67 : 725,569.51 = 284,057.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,775.67/725,569.51 = 284,057.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,775.67x = 725,569.51 × 284,057.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,775.67x = 206,103,453,831.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,103,453,831.13/525,775.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,998.84

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