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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,068.69, 730,123.52 and 287,351.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,068.69, 730,123.52 and 287,351.45 is: 396,549.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,068.69 : 730,123.52 = 287,351.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,068.69/730,123.52 = 287,351.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,068.69x = 730,123.52 × 287,351.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,068.69x = 209,802,047,063.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,802,047,063.73/529,068.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,549.73

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