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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,666.32, 729,560.27 and 286,948.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,666.32, 729,560.27 and 286,948.95 is: 395,989.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,666.32 : 729,560.27 = 286,948.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,666.32/729,560.27 = 286,948.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,666.32x = 729,560.27 × 286,948.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,666.32x = 209,346,551,419.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,346,551,419.74/528,666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,989.95

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