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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,237.62, 728,962.55 and 286,515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,237.62, 728,962.55 and 286,515 is: 395,387.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,237.62 : 728,962.55 = 286,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,237.62/728,962.55 = 286,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,237.62x = 728,962.55 × 286,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,237.62x = 208,858,703,580.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,858,703,580.68/528,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,387.79

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