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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,237.26, 726,205.95 and 284,518.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,237.26, 726,205.95 and 284,518.14 is: 392,634.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,237.26 : 726,205.95 = 284,518.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,237.26/726,205.95 = 284,518.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,237.26x = 726,205.95 × 284,518.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,237.26x = 206,618,766,150.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,618,766,150.93/526,237.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,634.24

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