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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,651.70, 729,530.20 and 286,929.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,651.70, 729,530.20 and 286,929.08 is: 395,957.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,651.70 : 729,530.20 = 286,929.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,651.70/729,530.20 = 286,929.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,651.70x = 729,530.20 × 286,929.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,651.70x = 209,323,431,054.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,323,431,054.60/528,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,957.17

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