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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,371.22, 729,153.68 and 286,653.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,371.22, 729,153.68 and 286,653.78 is: 395,582.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,371.22 : 729,153.68 = 286,653.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,371.22/729,153.68 = 286,653.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,371.22x = 729,153.68 × 286,653.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,371.22x = 209,014,658,572.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,014,658,572.91/528,371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,582.97

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