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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,625.37, 729,503.72 and 286,907.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,625.37, 729,503.72 and 286,907.94 is: 395,933.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,625.37 : 729,503.72 = 286,907.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,625.37/729,503.72 = 286,907.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,625.37x = 729,503.72 × 286,907.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,625.37x = 209,300,408,093.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,300,408,093.00/528,625.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,933.34

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