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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,737.70, 729,671.28 and 287,020.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,737.70, 729,671.28 and 287,020.32 is: 396,095.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,737.70 : 729,671.28 = 287,020.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,737.70/729,671.28 = 287,020.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,737.70x = 729,671.28 × 287,020.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,737.70x = 209,430,484,280.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,430,484,280.41/528,737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,095.24

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