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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,071.57, 730,328.13 and 368,020.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,071.57, 730,328.13 and 368,020.08 is: 508,013.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,071.57 : 730,328.13 = 368,020.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,071.57/730,328.13 = 368,020.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,071.57x = 730,328.13 × 368,020.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,071.57x = 268,775,416,828.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,775,416,828.85/529,071.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,013.34

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