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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,368.97, 729,150.57 and 286,651.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,368.97, 729,150.57 and 286,651.54 is: 395,579.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,368.97 : 729,150.57 = 286,651.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,368.97/729,150.57 = 286,651.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,368.97x = 729,150.57 × 286,651.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,368.97x = 209,012,130,136.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,012,130,136.63/528,368.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,579.87

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