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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,063.44, 729,993.96 and 314,275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,063.44, 729,993.96 and 314,275.92 is: 433,633.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,063.44 : 729,993.96 = 314,275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,063.44/729,993.96 = 314,275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,063.44x = 729,993.96 × 314,275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,063.44x = 229,419,523,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,419,523,373.44/529,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,633.30

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