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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,588.39, 729,452.34 and 286,870.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,588.39, 729,452.34 and 286,870.89 is: 395,882.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,588.39 : 729,452.34 = 286,870.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,588.39/729,452.34 = 286,870.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,588.39x = 729,452.34 × 286,870.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,588.39x = 209,258,641,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,258,641,988.38/528,588.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,882.02

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