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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,313.03, 726,311.48 and 284,595.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,313.03, 726,311.48 and 284,595.02 is: 392,740.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,313.03 : 726,311.48 = 284,595.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,313.03/726,311.48 = 284,595.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,313.03x = 726,311.48 × 284,595.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,313.03x = 206,704,627,845.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,704,627,845.97/526,313.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,740.86

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