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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,625.74, 729,504.23 and 286,908.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,625.74, 729,504.23 and 286,908.31 is: 395,933.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,625.74 : 729,504.23 = 286,908.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,625.74/729,504.23 = 286,908.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,625.74x = 729,504.23 × 286,908.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,625.74x = 209,300,825,244.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,300,825,244.49/528,625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,933.85

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