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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,171.36, 726,114.30 and 284,453.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,171.36, 726,114.30 and 284,453.86 is: 392,545.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,171.36 : 726,114.30 = 284,453.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,171.36/726,114.30 = 284,453.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,171.36x = 726,114.30 × 284,453.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,171.36x = 206,546,015,436.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,546,015,436.20/526,171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,545.15

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