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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,618.85, 729,494.72 and 286,901.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,618.85, 729,494.72 and 286,901.42 is: 395,924.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,618.85 : 729,494.72 = 286,901.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,618.85/729,494.72 = 286,901.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,618.85x = 729,494.72 × 286,901.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,618.85x = 209,293,067,044.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,293,067,044.40/528,618.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,924.34

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