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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,008.65, 730,255.34 and 357,159.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,008.65, 730,255.34 and 357,159.41 is: 493,030.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,008.65 : 730,255.34 = 357,159.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,008.65/730,255.34 = 357,159.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,008.65x = 730,255.34 × 357,159.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,008.65x = 260,817,569,102.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,817,569,102.29/529,008.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,030.82

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