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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,427.58, 726,470.05 and 284,710.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,427.58, 726,470.05 and 284,710.15 is: 392,900.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,427.58 : 726,470.05 = 284,710.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,427.58/726,470.05 = 284,710.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,427.58x = 726,470.05 × 284,710.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,427.58x = 206,833,396,906.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,833,396,906.01/526,427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,900.00

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