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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,271.76, 726,254.58 and 284,554.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,271.76, 726,254.58 and 284,554.17 is: 392,684.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,271.76 : 726,254.58 = 284,554.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,271.76/726,254.58 = 284,554.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,271.76x = 726,254.58 × 284,554.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,271.76x = 206,658,769,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,658,769,220.60/526,271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,684.51

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