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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,007.92, 730,254.33 and 357,158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,007.92, 730,254.33 and 357,158.68 is: 493,029.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,007.92 : 730,254.33 = 357,158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,007.92/730,254.33 = 357,158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,007.92x = 730,254.33 × 357,158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,007.92x = 260,816,668,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,816,668,469.36/529,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,029.80

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