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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,427.25, 726,469.60 and 284,709.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,427.25, 726,469.60 and 284,709.82 is: 392,899.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,427.25 : 726,469.60 = 284,709.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,427.25/726,469.60 = 284,709.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,427.25x = 726,469.60 × 284,709.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,427.25x = 206,833,029,051.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,833,029,051.47/526,427.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,899.55

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