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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,507.55, 729,336.72 and 286,783.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,507.55, 729,336.72 and 286,783.98 is: 395,759.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,507.55 : 729,336.72 = 286,783.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,507.55/729,336.72 = 286,783.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,507.55x = 729,336.72 × 286,783.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,507.55x = 209,162,083,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,162,083,675.06/528,507.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,759.88

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