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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,260.82, 728,995.62 and 286,542.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,260.82, 728,995.62 and 286,542.78 is: 395,426.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,260.82 : 728,995.62 = 286,542.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,260.82/728,995.62 = 286,542.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,260.82x = 728,995.62 × 286,542.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,260.82x = 208,888,431,562.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,888,431,562.62/528,260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,426.70

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