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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,033.74, 728,812.62 and 313,298.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,033.74, 728,812.62 and 313,298.42 is: 432,426.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,033.74 : 728,812.62 = 313,298.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,033.74/728,812.62 = 313,298.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,033.74x = 728,812.62 × 313,298.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,033.74x = 228,335,838,678.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,335,838,678.00/528,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,426.61

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