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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,370.22, 729,152.30 and 286,652.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,370.22, 729,152.30 and 286,652.78 is: 395,581.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,370.22 : 729,152.30 = 286,652.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,370.22/729,152.30 = 286,652.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,370.22x = 729,152.30 × 286,652.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,370.22x = 209,013,532,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,013,532,405.13/528,370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,581.60

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