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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,620.95, 729,478.39 and 286,898.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,620.95, 729,478.39 and 286,898.68 is: 395,910.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,620.95 : 729,478.39 = 286,898.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,620.95/729,478.39 = 286,898.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,620.95x = 729,478.39 × 286,898.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,620.95x = 209,286,383,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,286,383,808.75/528,620.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,910.12

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