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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,667.32, 729,561.63 and 286,949.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,667.32, 729,561.63 and 286,949.94 is: 395,991.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,667.32 : 729,561.63 = 286,949.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,667.32/729,561.63 = 286,949.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,667.32x = 729,561.63 × 286,949.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,667.32x = 209,347,665,954.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,347,665,954.80/528,667.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,991.31

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