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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,010.59, 727,269.68 and 285,286.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,010.59, 727,269.68 and 285,286.95 is: 393,693.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,010.59 : 727,269.68 = 285,286.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,010.59/727,269.68 = 285,286.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,010.59x = 727,269.68 × 285,286.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,010.59x = 207,480,547,408.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,480,547,408.24/527,010.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,693.32

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