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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,282.63, 726,270.54 and 284,565.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,282.63, 726,270.54 and 284,565.14 is: 392,700.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,282.63 : 726,270.54 = 284,565.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,282.63/726,270.54 = 284,565.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,282.63x = 726,270.54 × 284,565.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,282.63x = 206,671,277,892.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,671,277,892.98/526,282.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,700.17

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