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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,075, 730,125.59 and 287,361.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,075, 730,125.59 and 287,361.61 is: 396,560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,075 : 730,125.59 = 287,361.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,075/730,125.59 = 287,361.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,075x = 730,125.59 × 287,361.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,075x = 209,810,065,044.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,810,065,044.60/529,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,560.16

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