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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,008.92, 730,255.71 and 357,159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,008.92, 730,255.71 and 357,159.68 is: 493,031.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,008.92 : 730,255.71 = 357,159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,008.92/730,255.71 = 357,159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,008.92x = 730,255.71 × 357,159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,008.92x = 260,817,895,701.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,817,895,701.77/529,008.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,031.19

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