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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,969.65, 727,218.54 and 285,251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,969.65, 727,218.54 and 285,251.48 is: 393,647.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,969.65 : 727,218.54 = 285,251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,969.65/727,218.54 = 285,251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,969.65x = 727,218.54 × 285,251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,969.65x = 207,440,161,182.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,440,161,182.35/526,969.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,647.26

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