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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,145.38, 730,233.80 and 287,427.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,145.38, 730,233.80 and 287,427.88 is: 396,657.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,145.38 : 730,233.80 = 287,427.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,145.38/730,233.80 = 287,427.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,145.38x = 730,233.80 × 287,427.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,145.38x = 209,889,553,038.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,889,553,038.34/529,145.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,657.63

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