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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,670.65, 729,545.89 and 286,948.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,670.65, 729,545.89 and 286,948.07 is: 395,977.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,670.65 : 729,545.89 = 286,948.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,670.65/729,545.89 = 286,948.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,670.65x = 729,545.89 × 286,948.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,670.65x = 209,341,784,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,341,784,020.66/528,670.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,977.69

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