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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,023.09, 730,051.68 and 287,305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,023.09, 730,051.68 and 287,305.74 is: 396,481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,023.09 : 730,051.68 = 287,305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,023.09/730,051.68 = 287,305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,023.09x = 730,051.68 × 287,305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,023.09x = 209,748,038,160.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,748,038,160.64/529,023.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,481.82

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