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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,683.59, 726,823.34 and 284,966.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,683.59, 726,823.34 and 284,966.16 is: 393,253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,683.59 : 726,823.34 = 284,966.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,683.59/726,823.34 = 284,966.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,683.59x = 726,823.34 × 284,966.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,683.59x = 207,120,055,841.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,120,055,841.97/526,683.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,253.29

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