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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,194, 728,908.92 and 301,838.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,194, 728,908.92 and 301,838.96 is: 416,538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,194 : 728,908.92 = 301,838.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,194/728,908.92 = 301,838.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,194x = 728,908.92 × 301,838.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,194x = 220,013,110,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,013,110,347.52/528,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,538.45

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