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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,651.58, 726,779.22 and 284,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,651.58, 726,779.22 and 284,934 is: 393,208.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,651.58 : 726,779.22 = 284,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,651.58/726,779.22 = 284,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,651.58x = 726,779.22 × 284,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,651.58x = 207,084,110,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,084,110,271.48/526,651.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,208.94

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