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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,128.71, 727,437.97 and 285,411.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,128.71, 727,437.97 and 285,411.45 is: 393,867.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,128.71 : 727,437.97 = 285,411.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,128.71/727,437.97 = 285,411.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,128.71x = 727,437.97 × 285,411.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,128.71x = 207,619,123,190.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,619,123,190.14/527,128.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,867.98

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