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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,174.78, 727,507.23 and 285,462.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,174.78, 727,507.23 and 285,462.86 is: 393,942.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,174.78 : 727,507.23 = 285,462.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,174.78/727,507.23 = 285,462.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,174.78x = 727,507.23 × 285,462.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,174.78x = 207,676,294,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,676,294,546.48/527,174.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,942.01

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