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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,059.13, 730,106.87 and 287,346.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,059.13, 730,106.87 and 287,346.42 is: 396,540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,059.13 : 730,106.87 = 287,346.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,059.13/730,106.87 = 287,346.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,059.13x = 730,106.87 × 287,346.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,059.13x = 209,793,593,875.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,793,593,875.17/529,059.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,540.92

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