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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,666.81, 729,560.93 and 286,949.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,666.81, 729,560.93 and 286,949.43 is: 395,990.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,666.81 : 729,560.93 = 286,949.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,666.81/729,560.93 = 286,949.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,666.81x = 729,560.93 × 286,949.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,666.81x = 209,347,093,013.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,347,093,013.77/528,666.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,990.61

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