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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,719.42, 726,867.45 and 284,996.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,719.42, 726,867.45 and 284,996.70 is: 393,292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,719.42 : 726,867.45 = 284,996.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,719.42/726,867.45 = 284,996.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,719.42x = 726,867.45 × 284,996.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,719.42x = 207,154,824,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,154,824,587.42/526,719.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,292.55

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