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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,967.14, 727,215.09 and 285,248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,967.14, 727,215.09 and 285,248.97 is: 393,643.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,967.14 : 727,215.09 = 285,248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,967.14/727,215.09 = 285,248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,967.14x = 727,215.09 × 285,248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,967.14x = 207,437,355,390.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,437,355,390.96/526,967.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,643.82

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