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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,751.88, 729,677.86 and 287,034.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,751.88, 729,677.86 and 287,034.36 is: 396,107.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,751.88 : 729,677.86 = 287,034.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,751.88/729,677.86 = 287,034.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,751.88x = 729,677.86 × 287,034.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,751.88x = 209,442,617,551.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,442,617,551.27/528,751.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,107.56

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