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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,168.28, 726,111.36 and 284,451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,168.28, 726,111.36 and 284,451.08 is: 392,542.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,168.28 : 726,111.36 = 284,451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,168.28/726,111.36 = 284,451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,168.28x = 726,111.36 × 284,451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,168.28x = 206,543,160,552.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,543,160,552.27/526,168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,542.02

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