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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,686.92, 729,588.60 and 286,969.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,686.92, 729,588.60 and 286,969.48 is: 396,018.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,686.92 : 729,588.60 = 286,969.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,686.92/729,588.60 = 286,969.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,686.92x = 729,588.60 × 286,969.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,686.92x = 209,369,661,155.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,369,661,155.93/528,686.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,018.24

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