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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,552.09, 729,402.36 and 286,834.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,552.09, 729,402.36 and 286,834.68 is: 395,832.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,552.09 : 729,402.36 = 286,834.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,552.09/729,402.36 = 286,834.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,552.09x = 729,402.36 × 286,834.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,552.09x = 209,217,892,521.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,217,892,521.85/528,552.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,832.12

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