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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,779.54, 726,957.70 and 285,062.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,779.54, 726,957.70 and 285,062.09 is: 393,386.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,779.54 : 726,957.70 = 285,062.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,779.54/726,957.70 = 285,062.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,779.54x = 726,957.70 × 285,062.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,779.54x = 207,228,076,956.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,228,076,956.15/526,779.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,386.72

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