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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,680.01, 729,558.85 and 286,957.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,680.01, 729,558.85 and 286,957.43 is: 395,990.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,680.01 : 729,558.85 = 286,957.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,680.01/729,558.85 = 286,957.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,680.01x = 729,558.85 × 286,957.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,680.01x = 209,352,332,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,352,332,629.76/528,680.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,990.63

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