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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,697.82, 726,837.81 and 284,975.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,697.82, 726,837.81 and 284,975.09 is: 393,262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,697.82 : 726,837.81 = 284,975.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,697.82/726,837.81 = 284,975.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,697.82x = 726,837.81 × 284,975.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,697.82x = 207,130,670,320.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,130,670,320.15/526,697.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,262.82

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