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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,985.40, 730,223.29 and 357,136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,985.40, 730,223.29 and 357,136.11 is: 492,998.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,985.40 : 730,223.29 = 357,136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,985.40/730,223.29 = 357,136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,985.40x = 730,223.29 × 357,136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,985.40x = 260,789,105,222.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,789,105,222.00/528,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,998.68

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