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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,021.66, 730,273.26 and 357,172.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,021.66, 730,273.26 and 357,172.42 is: 493,048.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,021.66 : 730,273.26 = 357,172.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,021.66/730,273.26 = 357,172.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,021.66x = 730,273.26 × 357,172.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,021.66x = 260,833,467,535.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,833,467,535.49/529,021.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,048.75

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