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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,685.98, 729,585.72 and 286,968.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,685.98, 729,585.72 and 286,968.30 is: 396,015.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,685.98 : 729,585.72 = 286,968.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,685.98/729,585.72 = 286,968.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,685.98x = 729,585.72 × 286,968.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,685.98x = 209,367,973,772.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,367,973,772.68/528,685.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,015.75

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