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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,281.07, 726,268.39 and 284,563.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,281.07, 726,268.39 and 284,563.57 is: 392,698.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,281.07 : 726,268.39 = 284,563.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,281.07/726,268.39 = 284,563.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,281.07x = 726,268.39 × 284,563.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,281.07x = 206,669,527,745.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,669,527,745.61/526,281.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,698.01

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