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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,597.19, 729,464.59 and 286,879.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,597.19, 729,464.59 and 286,879.73 is: 395,894.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,597.19 : 729,464.59 = 286,879.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,597.19/729,464.59 = 286,879.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,597.19x = 729,464.59 × 286,879.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,597.19x = 209,268,599,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,268,599,721.34/528,597.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,894.27

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