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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,983.40, 730,220.57 and 357,134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,983.40, 730,220.57 and 357,134.15 is: 492,995.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,983.40 : 730,220.57 = 357,134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,983.40/730,220.57 = 357,134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,983.40x = 730,220.57 × 357,134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,983.40x = 260,786,697,142.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,786,697,142.69/528,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,995.99

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