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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,439.80, 726,484.62 and 284,722.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,439.80, 726,484.62 and 284,722.66 is: 392,916.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,439.80 : 726,484.62 = 284,722.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,439.80/726,484.62 = 284,722.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,439.80x = 726,484.62 × 284,722.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,439.80x = 206,846,633,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,846,633,455.49/526,439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,916.02

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