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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,173.76, 727,498.74 and 285,455.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,173.76, 727,498.74 and 285,455.58 is: 393,928.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,173.76 : 727,498.74 = 285,455.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,173.76/727,498.74 = 285,455.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,173.76x = 727,498.74 × 285,455.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,173.76x = 207,668,574,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,668,574,775.97/527,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,928.14

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