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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,378.68, 726,408.30 and 284,665.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,378.68, 726,408.30 and 284,665.95 is: 392,842.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,378.68 : 726,408.30 = 284,665.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,378.68/726,408.30 = 284,665.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,378.68x = 726,408.30 × 284,665.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,378.68x = 206,783,708,807.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,783,708,807.39/526,378.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,842.11

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