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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,083.70, 727,366.72 and 285,364.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,083.70, 727,366.72 and 285,364.31 is: 393,797.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,083.70 : 727,366.72 = 285,364.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,083.70/727,366.72 = 285,364.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,083.70x = 727,366.72 × 285,364.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,083.70x = 207,564,500,742.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,564,500,742.94/527,083.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,797.99

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