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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,056.88, 730,103.76 and 287,344.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,056.88, 730,103.76 and 287,344.17 is: 396,537.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,056.88 : 730,103.76 = 287,344.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,056.88/730,103.76 = 287,344.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,056.88x = 730,103.76 × 287,344.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,056.88x = 209,791,058,931.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,791,058,931.08/529,056.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,537.82

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