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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,577.08, 726,673.08 and 284,858.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,577.08, 726,673.08 and 284,858.68 is: 393,103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,577.08 : 726,673.08 = 284,858.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,577.08/726,673.08 = 284,858.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,577.08x = 726,673.08 × 284,858.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,577.08x = 206,999,134,360.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,999,134,360.33/526,577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,103.20

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