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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,057.74, 730,104.93 and 287,342.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,057.74, 730,104.93 and 287,342.61 is: 396,535.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,057.74 : 730,104.93 = 287,342.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,057.74/730,104.93 = 287,342.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,057.74x = 730,104.93 × 287,342.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,057.74x = 209,790,256,160.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,790,256,160.07/529,057.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,535.65

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