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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,172.36, 726,115.68 and 284,454.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,172.36, 726,115.68 and 284,454.86 is: 392,546.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,172.36 : 726,115.68 = 284,454.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,172.36/726,115.68 = 284,454.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,172.36x = 726,115.68 × 284,454.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,172.36x = 206,547,134,098.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,547,134,098.21/526,172.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,546.53

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