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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,764.34, 729,695.66 and 287,047.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,764.34, 729,695.66 and 287,047.04 is: 396,125.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,764.34 : 729,695.66 = 287,047.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,764.34/729,695.66 = 287,047.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,764.34x = 729,695.66 × 287,047.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,764.34x = 209,456,979,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,456,979,303.85/528,764.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,125.39

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