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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,310.14, 729,051.51 and 295,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,310.14, 729,051.51 and 295,737 is: 408,107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,310.14 : 729,051.51 = 295,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,310.14/729,051.51 = 295,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,310.14x = 729,051.51 × 295,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,310.14x = 215,607,506,412.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,607,506,412.87/528,310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,107.83

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