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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,658.59, 729,529.29 and 286,935.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,658.59, 729,529.29 and 286,935.98 is: 395,961.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,658.59 : 729,529.29 = 286,935.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,658.59/729,529.29 = 286,935.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,658.59x = 729,529.29 × 286,935.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,658.59x = 209,328,201,764.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,328,201,764.85/528,658.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,961.03

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