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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,662.82, 729,535.14 and 286,940.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,662.82, 729,535.14 and 286,940.20 is: 395,966.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,662.82 : 729,535.14 = 286,940.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,662.82/729,535.14 = 286,940.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,662.82x = 729,535.14 × 286,940.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,662.82x = 209,332,958,978.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,332,958,978.63/528,662.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,966.86

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