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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,518.93, 729,352.40 and 286,795.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,518.93, 729,352.40 and 286,795.35 is: 395,775.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,518.93 : 729,352.40 = 286,795.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,518.93/729,352.40 = 286,795.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,518.93x = 729,352.40 × 286,795.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,518.93x = 209,174,875,397.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,174,875,397.36/528,518.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,775.56

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