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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,676.02, 729,561.33 and 286,959.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,676.02, 729,561.33 and 286,959.06 is: 395,997.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,676.02 : 729,561.33 = 286,959.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,676.02/729,561.33 = 286,959.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,676.02x = 729,561.33 × 286,959.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,676.02x = 209,354,233,469.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,354,233,469.15/528,676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,997.22

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