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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,653.08, 729,538.79 and 286,933.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,653.08, 729,538.79 and 286,933.54 is: 395,966.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,653.08 : 729,538.79 = 286,933.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,653.08/729,538.79 = 286,933.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,653.08x = 729,538.79 × 286,933.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,653.08x = 209,329,142,499.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,329,142,499.66/528,653.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,966.94

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