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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,622.64, 729,499.96 and 286,905.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,622.64, 729,499.96 and 286,905.22 is: 395,929.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,622.64 : 729,499.96 = 286,905.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,622.64/729,499.96 = 286,905.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,622.64x = 729,499.96 × 286,905.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,622.64x = 209,297,343,972.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,297,343,972.78/528,622.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,929.59

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