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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,095.62, 730,157.32 and 287,382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,095.62, 730,157.32 and 287,382.92 is: 396,591.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,095.62 : 730,157.32 = 287,382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,095.62/730,157.32 = 287,382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,095.62x = 730,157.32 × 287,382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,095.62x = 209,834,742,680.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,834,742,680.97/529,095.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,591.34

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