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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,440.96, 726,488.52 and 284,723.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,440.96, 726,488.52 and 284,723.54 is: 392,918.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,440.96 : 726,488.52 = 284,723.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,440.96/726,488.52 = 284,723.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,440.96x = 726,488.52 × 284,723.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,440.96x = 206,848,383,183.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,848,383,183.76/526,440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,918.48

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