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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,281.63, 726,269.16 and 284,564.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,281.63, 726,269.16 and 284,564.14 is: 392,698.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,281.63 : 726,269.16 = 284,564.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,281.63/726,269.16 = 284,564.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,281.63x = 726,269.16 × 284,564.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,281.63x = 206,670,158,175.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,670,158,175.37/526,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,698.79

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