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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,572.34, 729,430.34 and 286,854.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,572.34, 729,430.34 and 286,854.98 is: 395,860.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,572.34 : 729,430.34 = 286,854.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,572.34/729,430.34 = 286,854.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,572.34x = 729,430.34 × 286,854.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,572.34x = 209,240,720,510.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,240,720,510.67/528,572.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,860.14

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