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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,171, 728,873.84 and 286,452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,171, 728,873.84 and 286,452.60 is: 395,303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,171 : 728,873.84 = 286,452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,171/728,873.84 = 286,452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,171x = 728,873.84 × 286,452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,171x = 208,787,806,539.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,787,806,539.98/528,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,303.43

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