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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,899.38, 729,861.22 and 287,176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,899.38, 729,861.22 and 287,176.73 is: 396,293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,899.38 : 729,861.22 = 287,176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,899.38/729,861.22 = 287,176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,899.38x = 729,861.22 × 287,176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,899.38x = 209,599,158,513.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,599,158,513.41/528,899.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,293.07

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