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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,060.20, 725,966.28 and 284,342.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,060.20, 725,966.28 and 284,342.16 is: 392,393.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,060.20 : 725,966.28 = 284,342.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,060.20/725,966.28 = 284,342.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,060.20x = 725,966.28 × 284,342.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,060.20x = 206,422,820,142.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,422,820,142.37/526,060.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,393.91

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