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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,983.90, 730,221.26 and 357,134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,983.90, 730,221.26 and 357,134.64 is: 492,996.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,983.90 : 730,221.26 = 357,134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,983.90/730,221.26 = 357,134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,983.90x = 730,221.26 × 357,134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,983.90x = 260,787,306,810.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,787,306,810.45/528,983.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,996.68

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