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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,667.97, 729,562.54 and 286,950.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,667.97, 729,562.54 and 286,950.60 is: 395,992.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,667.97 : 729,562.54 = 286,950.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,667.97/729,562.54 = 286,950.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,667.97x = 729,562.54 × 286,950.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,667.97x = 209,348,407,842.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,348,407,842.68/528,667.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,992.23

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