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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,309.32, 726,252.38 and 388,561.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,309.32, 726,252.38 and 388,561.56 is: 536,174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,309.32 : 726,252.38 = 388,561.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,309.32/726,252.38 = 388,561.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,309.32x = 726,252.38 × 388,561.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,309.32x = 282,193,755,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,193,755,746.81/526,309.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,174.72

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