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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,543.47, 729,390.45 and 286,826.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,543.47, 729,390.45 and 286,826.04 is: 395,820.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,543.47 : 729,390.45 = 286,826.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,543.47/729,390.45 = 286,826.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,543.47x = 729,390.45 × 286,826.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,543.47x = 209,208,175,462.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,208,175,462.92/528,543.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,820.19

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