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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,666.14, 729,560.01 and 286,948.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,666.14, 729,560.01 and 286,948.77 is: 395,989.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,666.14 : 729,560.01 = 286,948.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,666.14/729,560.01 = 286,948.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,666.14x = 729,560.01 × 286,948.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,666.14x = 209,346,344,774.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,346,344,774.84/528,666.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,989.70

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