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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,271.28, 726,252.84 and 284,552.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,271.28, 726,252.84 and 284,552.16 is: 392,681.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,271.28 : 726,252.84 = 284,552.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,271.28/726,252.84 = 284,552.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,271.28x = 726,252.84 × 284,552.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,271.28x = 206,656,814,328.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,656,814,328.13/526,271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,681.16

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