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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,422.94, 729,202.38 and 286,696.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,422.94, 729,202.38 and 286,696.26 is: 395,629.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,422.94 : 729,202.38 = 286,696.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,422.94/729,202.38 = 286,696.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,422.94x = 729,202.38 × 286,696.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,422.94x = 209,059,595,129.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,059,595,129.10/528,422.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,629.29

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