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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,943.71, 729,939.69 and 287,224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,943.71, 729,939.69 and 287,224.14 is: 396,367.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,943.71 : 729,939.69 = 287,224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,943.71/729,939.69 = 287,224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,943.71x = 729,939.69 × 287,224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,943.71x = 209,656,299,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,656,299,712.12/528,943.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,367.89

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