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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,300.03, 726,293.52 and 284,582.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,300.03, 726,293.52 and 284,582.03 is: 392,722.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,300.03 : 726,293.52 = 284,582.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,300.03/726,293.52 = 284,582.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,300.03x = 726,293.52 × 284,582.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,300.03x = 206,690,080,665.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,690,080,665.98/526,300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,722.91

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