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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,676.53, 726,808.44 and 284,953.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,676.53, 726,808.44 and 284,953.80 is: 393,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,676.53 : 726,808.44 = 284,953.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,676.53/726,808.44 = 284,953.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,676.53x = 726,808.44 × 284,953.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,676.53x = 207,106,826,555.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,106,826,555.88/526,676.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,233.45

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