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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,541.72, 728,007.66 and 285,825.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,541.72, 728,007.66 and 285,825.88 is: 394,439.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,541.72 : 728,007.66 = 285,825.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,541.72/728,007.66 = 285,825.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,541.72x = 728,007.66 × 285,825.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,541.72x = 208,083,430,066.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,083,430,066.24/527,541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,439.76

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