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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,670.36, 729,565.69 and 286,952.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,670.36, 729,565.69 and 286,952.87 is: 395,995.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,670.36 : 729,565.69 = 286,952.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,670.36/729,565.69 = 286,952.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,670.36x = 729,565.69 × 286,952.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,670.36x = 209,350,967,507.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,350,967,507.73/528,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,995.28

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