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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,522.19, 729,362.60 and 286,804.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,522.19, 729,362.60 and 286,804.81 is: 395,791.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,522.19 : 729,362.60 = 286,804.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,522.19/729,362.60 = 286,804.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,522.19x = 729,362.60 × 286,804.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,522.19x = 209,184,701,914.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,184,701,914.11/528,522.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,791.71

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