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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,848.46, 729,806.72 and 287,126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,848.46, 729,806.72 and 287,126.19 is: 396,231.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,848.46 : 729,806.72 = 287,126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,848.46/729,806.72 = 287,126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,848.46x = 729,806.72 × 287,126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,848.46x = 209,546,621,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,546,621,514.37/528,848.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,231.88

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