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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,545.85, 729,393.74 and 286,828.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,545.85, 729,393.74 and 286,828.42 is: 395,823.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,545.85 : 729,393.74 = 286,828.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,545.85/729,393.74 = 286,828.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,545.85x = 729,393.74 × 286,828.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,545.85x = 209,210,848,920.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,210,848,920.98/528,545.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,823.46

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