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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,284.63, 726,273.30 and 284,567.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,284.63, 726,273.30 and 284,567.14 is: 392,702.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,284.63 : 726,273.30 = 284,567.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,284.63/726,273.30 = 284,567.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,284.63x = 726,273.30 × 284,567.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,284.63x = 206,673,515,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,673,515,839.36/526,284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,702.93

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