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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,594.67, 729,460.63 and 286,877.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,594.67, 729,460.63 and 286,877.24 is: 395,890.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,594.67 : 729,460.63 = 286,877.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,594.67/729,460.63 = 286,877.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,594.67x = 729,460.63 × 286,877.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,594.67x = 209,265,652,223.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,265,652,223.06/528,594.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,890.58

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