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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,689.51, 729,592.08 and 286,972.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,689.51, 729,592.08 and 286,972.04 is: 396,021.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,689.51 : 729,592.08 = 286,972.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,689.51/729,592.08 = 286,972.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,689.51x = 729,592.08 × 286,972.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,689.51x = 209,372,529,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,372,529,389.42/528,689.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,021.72

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