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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,368.72, 729,150.22 and 286,651.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,368.72, 729,150.22 and 286,651.28 is: 395,579.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,368.72 : 729,150.22 = 286,651.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,368.72/729,150.22 = 286,651.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,368.72x = 729,150.22 × 286,651.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,368.72x = 209,011,843,875.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,011,843,875.28/528,368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,579.52

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