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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,875.22, 729,774.36 and 311,093.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,875.22, 729,774.36 and 311,093.76 is: 429,266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,875.22 : 729,774.36 = 311,093.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,875.22/729,774.36 = 311,093.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,875.22x = 729,774.36 × 311,093.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,875.22x = 227,028,249,603.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,028,249,603.99/528,875.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,266.19

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