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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,881.96, 727,097.22 and 288,417.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,881.96, 727,097.22 and 288,417.96 is: 398,016.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,881.96 : 727,097.22 = 288,417.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,881.96/727,097.22 = 288,417.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,881.96x = 727,097.22 × 288,417.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,881.96x = 209,707,896,914.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,707,896,914.07/526,881.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,016.85

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