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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,662.32, 729,534.45 and 286,939.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,662.32, 729,534.45 and 286,939.69 is: 395,966.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,662.32 : 729,534.45 = 286,939.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,662.32/729,534.45 = 286,939.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,662.32x = 729,534.45 × 286,939.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,662.32x = 209,332,388,927.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,332,388,927.32/528,662.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,966.16

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