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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,015.84, 730,041.66 and 287,298.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,015.84, 730,041.66 and 287,298.49 is: 396,471.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,015.84 : 730,041.66 = 287,298.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,015.84/730,041.66 = 287,298.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,015.84x = 730,041.66 × 287,298.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,015.84x = 209,739,866,555.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,739,866,555.09/529,015.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,471.81

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