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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,983.53, 730,220.72 and 357,134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,983.53, 730,220.72 and 357,134.25 is: 492,996.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,983.53 : 730,220.72 = 357,134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,983.53/730,220.72 = 357,134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,983.53x = 730,220.72 × 357,134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,983.53x = 260,786,829,171.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,786,829,171.66/528,983.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,996.12

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