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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,805.12, 729,759.84 and 287,087.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,805.12, 729,759.84 and 287,087.68 is: 396,185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,805.12 : 729,759.84 = 287,087.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,805.12/729,759.84 = 287,087.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,805.12x = 729,759.84 × 287,087.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,805.12x = 209,505,059,422.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,505,059,422.77/528,805.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,185.76

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