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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,011.66, 730,259.49 and 357,162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,011.66, 730,259.49 and 357,162.42 is: 493,034.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,011.66 : 730,259.49 = 357,162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,011.66/730,259.49 = 357,162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,011.66x = 730,259.49 × 357,162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,011.66x = 260,821,246,676.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,821,246,676.37/529,011.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,034.97

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