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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,098.04, 728,754.96 and 286,376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,098.04, 728,754.96 and 286,376.16 is: 395,188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,098.04 : 728,754.96 = 286,376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,098.04/728,754.96 = 286,376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,098.04x = 728,754.96 × 286,376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,098.04x = 208,698,047,025.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,698,047,025.75/528,098.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,188.07

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