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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,308.26, 726,304.88 and 284,590.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,308.26, 726,304.88 and 284,590.26 is: 392,734.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,308.26 : 726,304.88 = 284,590.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,308.26/726,304.88 = 284,590.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,308.26x = 726,304.88 × 284,590.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,308.26x = 206,699,293,215.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,699,293,215.52/526,308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,734.28

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