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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,841.36, 729,796.98 and 287,119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,841.36, 729,796.98 and 287,119.09 is: 396,222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,841.36 : 729,796.98 = 287,119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,841.36/729,796.98 = 287,119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,841.36x = 729,796.98 × 287,119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,841.36x = 209,538,644,782.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,538,644,782.35/528,841.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,222.12

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