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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,659.09, 729,529.97 and 286,936.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,659.09, 729,529.97 and 286,936.48 is: 395,961.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,659.09 : 729,529.97 = 286,936.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,659.09/729,529.97 = 286,936.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,659.09x = 729,529.97 × 286,936.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,659.09x = 209,328,761,646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,328,761,646.31/528,659.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,961.72

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