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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,727.72, 729,645.17 and 287,010.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,727.72, 729,645.17 and 287,010.45 is: 396,074.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,727.72 : 729,645.17 = 287,010.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,727.72/729,645.17 = 287,010.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,727.72x = 729,645.17 × 287,010.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,727.72x = 209,415,788,582.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,415,788,582.03/528,727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,074.92

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