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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,063.74, 730,113.24 and 287,348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,063.74, 730,113.24 and 287,348.58 is: 396,543.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,063.74 : 730,113.24 = 287,348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,063.74/730,113.24 = 287,348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,063.74x = 730,113.24 × 287,348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,063.74x = 209,797,002,753.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,797,002,753.20/529,063.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,543.91

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