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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,392.66, 726,424.06 and 284,675.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,392.66, 726,424.06 and 284,675.23 is: 392,853.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,392.66 : 726,424.06 = 284,675.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,392.66/726,424.06 = 284,675.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,392.66x = 726,424.06 × 284,675.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,392.66x = 206,794,936,287.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,794,936,287.49/526,392.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,853.00

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