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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,197.52, 727,542.60 and 288,733.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,197.52, 727,542.60 and 288,733.52 is: 398,457.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,197.52 : 727,542.60 = 288,733.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,197.52/727,542.60 = 288,733.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,197.52x = 727,542.60 × 288,733.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,197.52x = 210,065,935,847.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,065,935,847.95/527,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,457.75

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