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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,599.62, 729,472.92 and 286,884.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,599.62, 729,472.92 and 286,884.28 is: 395,903.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,599.62 : 729,472.92 = 286,884.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,599.62/729,472.92 = 286,884.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,599.62x = 729,472.92 × 286,884.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,599.62x = 209,274,309,786.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,274,309,786.33/528,599.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,903.26

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