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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,659.11, 729,530.02 and 286,936.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,659.11, 729,530.02 and 286,936.53 is: 395,961.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,659.11 : 729,530.02 = 286,936.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,659.11/729,530.02 = 286,936.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,659.11x = 729,530.02 × 286,936.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,659.11x = 209,328,812,469.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,328,812,469.63/528,659.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,961.80

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