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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,013.34, 730,038.23 and 287,295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,013.34, 730,038.23 and 287,295.98 is: 396,468.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,013.34 : 730,038.23 = 287,295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,013.34/730,038.23 = 287,295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,013.34x = 730,038.23 × 287,295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,013.34x = 209,737,043,638.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,737,043,638.64/529,013.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,468.35

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