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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,874.92, 729,848.58 and 287,157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,874.92, 729,848.58 and 287,157.48 is: 396,277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,874.92 : 729,848.58 = 287,157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,874.92/729,848.58 = 287,157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,874.92x = 729,848.58 × 287,157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,874.92x = 209,581,479,014.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,581,479,014.38/528,874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,277.97

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