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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,561.62, 729,420.38 and 286,846.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,561.62, 729,420.38 and 286,846.28 is: 395,850.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,561.62 : 729,420.38 = 286,846.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,561.62/729,420.38 = 286,846.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,561.62x = 729,420.38 × 286,846.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,561.62x = 209,231,522,559.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,231,522,559.19/528,561.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,850.77

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