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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,015.59, 730,041.33 and 287,298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,015.59, 730,041.33 and 287,298.24 is: 396,471.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,015.59 : 730,041.33 = 287,298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,015.59/730,041.33 = 287,298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,015.59x = 730,041.33 × 287,298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,015.59x = 209,739,589,236.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,739,589,236.26/529,015.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,471.47

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