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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,440.80, 726,486 and 284,723.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,440.80, 726,486 and 284,723.66 is: 392,917.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,440.80 : 726,486 = 284,723.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,440.80/726,486 = 284,723.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,440.80x = 726,486 × 284,723.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,440.80x = 206,847,752,858.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,847,752,858.76/526,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,917.40

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