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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,095.94, 728,772.58 and 286,378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,095.94, 728,772.58 and 286,378.44 is: 395,202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,095.94 : 728,772.58 = 286,378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,095.94/728,772.58 = 286,378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,095.94x = 728,772.58 × 286,378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,095.94x = 208,704,754,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,704,754,575.18/528,095.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,202.35

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