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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,555.33, 729,411.71 and 286,839.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,555.33, 729,411.71 and 286,839.99 is: 395,842.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,555.33 : 729,411.71 = 286,839.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,555.33/729,411.71 = 286,839.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,555.33x = 729,411.71 × 286,839.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,555.33x = 209,224,446,168.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,224,446,168.08/528,555.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,842.09

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