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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,562.47, 729,416.69 and 286,845.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,562.47, 729,416.69 and 286,845.08 is: 395,846.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,562.47 : 729,416.69 = 286,845.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,562.47/729,416.69 = 286,845.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,562.47x = 729,416.69 × 286,845.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,562.47x = 209,229,588,796.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,229,588,796.39/528,562.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,846.47

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