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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,308.53, 726,305.24 and 284,590.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,308.53, 726,305.24 and 284,590.53 is: 392,734.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,308.53 : 726,305.24 = 284,590.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,308.53/726,305.24 = 284,590.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,308.53x = 726,305.24 × 284,590.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,308.53x = 206,699,593,904.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,699,593,904.85/526,308.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,734.65

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