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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,094.94, 728,771.20 and 286,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,094.94, 728,771.20 and 286,377.44 is: 395,200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,094.94 : 728,771.20 = 286,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,094.94/728,771.20 = 286,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,094.94x = 728,771.20 × 286,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,094.94x = 208,703,626,241.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,703,626,241.93/528,094.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,200.96

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