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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,687.99, 729,593.12 and 286,970.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,687.99, 729,593.12 and 286,970.54 is: 396,021.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,687.99 : 729,593.12 = 286,970.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,687.99/729,593.12 = 286,970.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,687.99x = 729,593.12 × 286,970.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,687.99x = 209,371,726,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,371,726,543.87/528,687.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,021.34

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