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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,170.36, 726,112.92 and 284,452.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,170.36, 726,112.92 and 284,452.86 is: 392,543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,170.36 : 726,112.92 = 284,452.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,170.36/726,112.92 = 284,452.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,170.36x = 726,112.92 × 284,452.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,170.36x = 206,544,896,776.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,544,896,776.95/526,170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,543.77

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