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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,595.58, 729,462.26 and 286,878.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,595.58, 729,462.26 and 286,878.15 is: 395,892.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,595.58 : 729,462.26 = 286,878.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,595.58/729,462.26 = 286,878.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,595.58x = 729,462.26 × 286,878.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,595.58x = 209,266,779,996.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,266,779,996.31/528,595.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,892.04

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