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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,594.62, 729,466.02 and 286,879.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,594.62, 729,466.02 and 286,879.28 is: 395,896.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,594.62 : 729,466.02 = 286,879.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,594.62/729,466.02 = 286,879.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,594.62x = 729,466.02 × 286,879.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,594.62x = 209,268,682,954.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,268,682,954.74/528,594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,896.36

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