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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,230.76, 726,187.62 and 287,766.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,230.76, 726,187.62 and 287,766.76 is: 397,112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,230.76 : 726,187.62 = 287,766.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,230.76/726,187.62 = 287,766.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,230.76x = 726,187.62 × 287,766.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,230.76x = 208,972,658,559.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,972,658,559.51/526,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,112.21

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