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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,651.93, 729,520.10 and 286,929.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,651.93, 729,520.10 and 286,929.32 is: 395,951.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,651.93 : 729,520.10 = 286,929.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,651.93/729,520.10 = 286,929.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,651.93x = 729,520.10 × 286,929.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,651.93x = 209,320,702,213.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,320,702,213.07/528,651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,951.83

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