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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,735.69, 729,668.52 and 287,018.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,735.69, 729,668.52 and 287,018.33 is: 396,092.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,735.69 : 729,668.52 = 287,018.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,735.69/729,668.52 = 287,018.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,735.69x = 729,668.52 × 287,018.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,735.69x = 209,428,236,415.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,428,236,415.63/528,735.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,092.49

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