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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,125.17, 726,053.27 and 284,407.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,125.17, 726,053.27 and 284,407.81 is: 392,483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,125.17 : 726,053.27 = 284,407.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,125.17/726,053.27 = 284,407.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,125.17x = 726,053.27 × 284,407.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,125.17x = 206,495,218,826.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,495,218,826.66/526,125.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,483.06

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