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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,604.81, 726,711.64 and 284,886.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,604.81, 726,711.64 and 284,886.68 is: 393,141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,604.81 : 726,711.64 = 284,886.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,604.81/726,711.64 = 284,886.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,604.81x = 726,711.64 × 284,886.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,604.81x = 207,030,462,091.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,030,462,091.18/526,604.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,141.99

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