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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,691.86, 729,595.33 and 286,974.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,691.86, 729,595.33 and 286,974.38 is: 396,024.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,691.86 : 729,595.33 = 286,974.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,691.86/729,595.33 = 286,974.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,691.86x = 729,595.33 × 286,974.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,691.86x = 209,375,168,584.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,375,168,584.20/528,691.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,024.95

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