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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,546.11, 729,394.08 and 286,828.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,546.11, 729,394.08 and 286,828.67 is: 395,823.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,546.11 : 729,394.08 = 286,828.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,546.11/729,394.08 = 286,828.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,546.11x = 729,394.08 × 286,828.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,546.11x = 209,211,130,225.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,211,130,225.30/528,546.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,823.80

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