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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,299.78, 726,293.18 and 284,581.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,299.78, 726,293.18 and 284,581.78 is: 392,722.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,299.78 : 726,293.18 = 284,581.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,299.78/726,293.18 = 284,581.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,299.78x = 726,293.18 × 284,581.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,299.78x = 206,689,805,966.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,689,805,966.26/526,299.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,722.58

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