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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,659.02, 729,547.62 and 286,941.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,659.02, 729,547.62 and 286,941.58 is: 395,978.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,659.02 : 729,547.62 = 286,941.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,659.02/729,547.62 = 286,941.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,659.02x = 729,547.62 × 286,941.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,659.02x = 209,337,546,768.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,337,546,768.04/528,659.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,978.39

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