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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,143.24, 730,231.20 and 287,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,143.24, 730,231.20 and 287,439.60 is: 396,674.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,143.24 : 730,231.20 = 287,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,143.24/730,231.20 = 287,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,143.24x = 730,231.20 × 287,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,143.24x = 209,897,364,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,897,364,035.52/529,143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,674.00

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