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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,602.25, 729,465.04 and 286,884.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,602.25, 729,465.04 and 286,884.99 is: 395,897.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,602.25 : 729,465.04 = 286,884.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,602.25/729,465.04 = 286,884.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,602.25x = 729,465.04 × 286,884.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,602.25x = 209,272,571,064.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,272,571,064.36/528,602.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,897.99

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