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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,666.82, 729,560.94 and 286,949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,666.82, 729,560.94 and 286,949.44 is: 395,990.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,666.82 : 729,560.94 = 286,949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,666.82/729,560.94 = 286,949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,666.82x = 729,560.94 × 286,949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,666.82x = 209,347,098,096.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,347,098,096.32/528,666.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,990.62

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