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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,009.09, 727,267.61 and 285,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,009.09, 727,267.61 and 285,285.44 is: 393,691.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,009.09 : 727,267.61 = 285,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,009.09/727,267.61 = 285,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,009.09x = 727,267.61 × 285,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,009.09x = 207,478,862,647.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,478,862,647.98/527,009.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,691.24

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