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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,268.75, 726,250.46 and 284,551.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,268.75, 726,250.46 and 284,551.18 is: 392,680.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,268.75 : 726,250.46 = 284,551.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,268.75/726,250.46 = 284,551.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,268.75x = 726,250.46 × 284,551.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,268.75x = 206,655,422,130.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,655,422,130.16/526,268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,680.40

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