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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,714.14, 726,863.50 and 284,997.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,714.14, 726,863.50 and 284,997.18 is: 393,295.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,714.14 : 726,863.50 = 284,997.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,714.14/726,863.50 = 284,997.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,714.14x = 726,863.50 × 284,997.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,714.14x = 207,154,043,398.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,154,043,398.12/526,714.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,295.01

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