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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,670.45, 729,545.59 and 286,947.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,670.45, 729,545.59 and 286,947.82 is: 395,977.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,670.45 : 729,545.59 = 286,947.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,670.45/729,545.59 = 286,947.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,670.45x = 729,545.59 × 286,947.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,670.45x = 209,341,512,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,341,512,193.96/528,670.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,977.33

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