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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,716.92, 726,864 and 284,994.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,716.92, 726,864 and 284,994.20 is: 393,289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,716.92 : 726,864 = 284,994.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,716.92/726,864 = 284,994.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,716.92x = 726,864 × 284,994.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,716.92x = 207,152,024,188.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,152,024,188.80/526,716.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,289.10

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