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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,664.71, 729,558.08 and 286,947.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,664.71, 729,558.08 and 286,947.47 is: 395,987.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,664.71 : 729,558.08 = 286,947.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,664.71/729,558.08 = 286,947.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,664.71x = 729,558.08 × 286,947.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,664.71x = 209,344,846,869.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,344,846,869.16/528,664.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,987.94

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