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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,161.26, 728,955.72 and 313,419.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,161.26, 728,955.72 and 313,419.73 is: 432,574.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,161.26 : 728,955.72 = 313,419.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,161.26/728,955.72 = 313,419.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,161.26x = 728,955.72 × 313,419.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,161.26x = 228,469,104,944.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,469,104,944.36/528,161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,574.52

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