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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,428.58, 726,471.42 and 284,711.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,428.58, 726,471.42 and 284,711.14 is: 392,901.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,428.58 : 726,471.42 = 284,711.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,428.58/726,471.42 = 284,711.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,428.58x = 726,471.42 × 284,711.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,428.58x = 206,834,506,165.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,834,506,165.62/526,428.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,901.36

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