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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,102.68, 730,167.06 and 287,389.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,102.68, 730,167.06 and 287,389.98 is: 396,601.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,102.68 : 730,167.06 = 287,389.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,102.68/730,167.06 = 287,389.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,102.68x = 730,167.06 × 287,389.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,102.68x = 209,842,696,770.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,842,696,770.06/529,102.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,601.08

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