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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,604.56, 729,474.84 and 286,887.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,604.56, 729,474.84 and 286,887.28 is: 395,904.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,604.56 : 729,474.84 = 286,887.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,604.56/729,474.84 = 286,887.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,604.56x = 729,474.84 × 286,887.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,604.56x = 209,277,052,676.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,277,052,676.04/528,604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,904.74

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