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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,310.72, 726,308.26 and 284,592.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,310.72, 726,308.26 and 284,592.71 is: 392,737.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,310.72 : 726,308.26 = 284,592.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,310.72/726,308.26 = 284,592.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,310.72x = 726,308.26 × 284,592.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,310.72x = 206,702,032,377.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,702,032,377.24/526,310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,737.65

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