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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,957.16, 729,966.82 and 287,242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,957.16, 729,966.82 and 287,242.60 is: 396,398.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,957.16 : 729,966.82 = 287,242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,957.16/729,966.82 = 287,242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,957.16x = 729,966.82 × 287,242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,957.16x = 209,677,567,290.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,677,567,290.53/528,957.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,398.01

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