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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,950.22, 729,948.66 and 287,230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,950.22, 729,948.66 and 287,230.64 is: 396,376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,950.22 : 729,948.66 = 287,230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,950.22/729,948.66 = 287,230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,950.22x = 729,948.66 × 287,230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,950.22x = 209,663,620,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,663,620,778.94/528,950.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,376.85

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